2015 50c Australia at War Series - Empire Air Training Scheme Unc Coin in Card

2015 50c Australia at War Series – Empire Air Training Scheme Uncirculated Coin in CardThe popular Australia at War series continues with the highly anticipated fourth instalment including this 2015 50c coloured uncirculated Coin – Empire Air Training Scheme.This coin will be cherished by military historians, coin collectors and whose families have served in conflict.At the outbreak of the Second World War, Britain did not have the manpower to maintain the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the impending war in Europe. A plan was subsequently put forward to form a pool of trained aircrew from all corners of the Commonwealth.Over 37,000 Australian airmen trained in air schools across the British Empire. Many went on to serve alongside British, Canadian, New Zealand, Rhodesian, and South African aircrews in the RAF’s air war over Europe.Part of the ongoing Australia at War Series, the Empire Air Training Scheme coin design features a recruit in training becoming a qualified Airman against the backdrop of the European theatre of war.This coin forms part of the Royal Australian Mint’s Official Anzac Centenary Coin Program and Australia at War Series.Produced in collaboration with the Australian War Memorial.This uncirculated coin is housed in a presentation card.The reverse design features a recruit in training becoming a qualified Airman against a backdrop of the European theatre of war.The coin obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadly.Each coin is issued as Australian Legal Tender.Denomination :       50cQuality :                 UncirculatedMetal :                   Cupro NickelWeight :                 15.55 gmsDiameter :              31.51 mmMintage :                50,000Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Seal of AuthenticityAdvertising Date :   1st September 2015Release Date :        1st September 2015