2016 $5 50th Anniversary of The Battle of Long Tan Uncirculated Coin

2016 $5 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan Uncirculated CoinAs we mark 50 years since the Battle of Long Tan, we remember the soldiers that left the Nui Dat taskforce base on 18 August 1966, unaware of the historic fate that lay before them.Struck as a 38.74mm crown coin and featuring the cross raised in the Long Tan rubber plantation, this coin will appeal to all Australians touched by conflict.While Australian forces were involved in the Vietnam War over several years, it was the middle of 1966 that would see some of the intense action for our troops.On the morning of 18 August, D Company left the taskforce base at Nui Dat on patrol, unaware of the actions they would undertake which would inspire generations. Here 108 Australian and New Zealand troops fought against more than 2,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops in the rubber plantation of Long Tan.Eighteen Australians died and 24 were wounded in what was the largest action fought by Australian forces during the Vietnam War.On the third anniversary of the battle a cross was raised in the Long Tan rubber plantation. That day, 18 August, became known as Long Tan Day, to later be known as, Vietnam Veterans Day, and has been observed in Australia ever since.This coin continues on with The Royal Australian Mint’s Official ANZAC Centenary Coin Program.The coins reverse features a representation of the cross raised in the Long Tan rubber plantation and the scene of the battle. Texture raised on the coin emulates the rainy conditions of the battle.Struck on a large 38.74mm aluminium, zinc and bronze canvas,. Exclusive emblem of remembrance for those lost and recognition for the veterans who survived this protracted conflict.Finished to the Royal Australian Mint’s high uncirculated quality standard.Limited mintage of just 15,000.The coin’s obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley.Each coin is issued as Australian Legal tender.Denomination :  $5Quality :            UncirculatedMetal :              Aluminium, Zinc & BronzeWeight :            20 gmsDiameter :         38.74 mmMintage :           15,000Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Advertising Date : 1st August 2016Release Date :      1st August 2016Shipping Date :     August 2016