Spring washer or penny washer?

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I'm installing a retractable awning on an external wall using resin anchors. I naturally plan to add a washer between the nut and the bracket. Given that there will be movement transferred through to this joint (both from opening and closing, and wind forces), it is my understanding that a spring washer would be the best thing to use to prevent the movement from loosening the nut. Is my understanding correct?
 
I doubt very much if there would ever be enough vibtation to undo a nut, but no bad thing to be 100% sure. If you use a spring washer I'd put a plain washer under it so the springer has a positive bite without damaging paint
 

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