Colours

Coin Colours & Meanings

Every colour featured on our Royal Australian Navy challenge coins carries centuries of heraldic tradition and naval significance. Here's a breakdown of the key colours you'll find across our coin collection.

Colours

Gold

A colour steeped in heraldic history, gold traditionally symbolises wisdom, constancy, faithfulness, glory, and generosity — while also representing the sun and new beginnings. It lends every coin in our range its distinctive, striking finish.

Silver/White

Representing truth, innocence, purity, sincerity, and peace.

Blue

Signifying unwavering loyalty, faith, truth, and strength. In naval tradition specifically, blue represents the sea and the oceans our Navy serves upon.

Green

Signifying hope, joy, and loyalty.