2011 50c 60th Anniversary of National Service Uncirculated Coin in Card

2011 50c 60th Anniversary of National Service Unc CoinIn September 2010 the newly constructed National Service Memorial will be dedicated at the Australian War Memorial.The Royal Australian Mint marks this event with the release of this coin.Between 1951 and 1972, 287,000 young Australian men were called up in two separate schemes for compulsory training in the Navy, Army and Air Force.212 died during active service in Borneo and Vietnam.National Service was a part of Australia’s defence preparations for three decades.Features full colour card, sure to be a proud addition to any collection.