2016 Australia at War. Afghanistan 50 Cent Uncirculated in Card

Paying homage to the conflict in Afghanistan, commemorating the longest and most modern of conflicts in Australian Military history.

Terrorist attacks on the US in September 2001 prompted the United States of America to declare a ‘war on terror’. Citing the ANZUS treaty Australia moved quickly to s
support the multi-national effort and joined ‘the coalition of the willing’. Al Qaeda, the group responsible for the acts of terrorism in 2001, was protected by the Taliban and was using Afghanistan as a training base. Over the following 13 years Australian troops helped overthrow the Taliban, fought an insurgency, and assisted in the rebuilding of a new democratic government. Combat was but one task of modern Australian servicemen and women in Afghanistan, with an emphasis on the rebuilding of a society free from terror. By the time Australian forces withdrew in 2013, the war in Afghanistan had been the longest conflict in Australian military history

Reverse features an artistic representation of an Australian soldier seated next to an Afghan man with camels in view. The design encompassing the idea that combat is one of several dimensions to service in conflict. Uncirculated coin on a presentation card.

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.