2015 Australia at War. Greece 50 Cent Uncirculated in Card
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| Coin Type: | 50c |
| Grade: | Uncirculated |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Mint: | Royal Australian Mint |
| Mintage: | 50,000 |
| Metal: | Copper Nickel |
| Diameter (approx): | 31.51mm |
| Mass (approx): | 15.55g |
| Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II (Ian Rank-Broadley) |
| Reverse: | Commonwealth and Greek Soldier in Battle (E. Lewellen) |
In 1941, Germany had great fears of Greece becoming a British ally, which would jeopardise Germany’s access to the Romanian oilfields. To protect their interests, Germany subsequently invaded Greece. Although the risks of defending Greece were apparent, British, Australian and New Zealand soldiers banded together to help defend a country that would soon be vulnerable.
German forces commenced their invasion on 6 April, promptly proceeding towards Athens. The Commonwealth forces fought against the invaders for a month in many exhaustive
confrontations. A series of strategic withdrawals by Commonwealth forces attempted to curb the German offensive, but the campaign ultimately ended in defeat. Some 50,000 Commonwealth troops were evacuated but more than 3,000 Australians and New Zealanders were captured.
Reverse design features a powerful depiction of Commonwealth soldiers battling alongside their Greek counterparts. The coloured bars on the card represent the medal ribbons presented in the Second World War. Produced in collaboration with the Australian War Memorial.
Part of the Australia at War series, which features 18 coins that reflect the nation’s pride in our brave servicemen and women.
*Stock images courtesy of the Royal Australian Mint.
