2021 The Battle of Nui Le 50th Anniversary of Operation Ivanhoe 50 Cent Uncirculated in Card
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| Coin Type: | 50c |
| Grade: | Uncirculated |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Mint: | Royal Australian Mint |
| Mintage: | 27,500 |
| Metal: | Copper Nickel |
| Diameter (approx): | 31.51mm |
| Mass (approx): | 15.55g |
| Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II (Jody Clark) |
| Reverse: | Battle Scene (A. Baggio) |
Nui Le was the last major enemy engagement by Australian troops in Vietnam. The five soldiers killed in action there were the last Australian soldiers to die in combat in Vietnam. For their bravery under fire, seven Australians were recognised with awards. Operation Ivanhoe concluded on 2 October. The following month, Nui Dat base was handed to the South Vietnamese and by December nearly all Australian troops had left Phuoc Tuy Province.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of ‘Operation Ivanhoe’ and the Battle of Nui Le the Royal Australian Mint released an uncirculated copper nickel 50c in card with the coin’s reverse featuring a dynamic scene which includes Australian soldiers embarking on an Iroquois helicopter, exploding napalm and a US F4 Phantom.
*Stock images courtesy of the Royal Australian Mint. We may have multiples available.
