{"product_id":"2026-50c-75th-anniversary-battle-of-kapyong-uncirculated-coin-in-ram-card","title":"2026 50c 75th Anniversary Battle of Kapyong Uncirculated Coin in RAM Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026 50c 75th Anniversary Battle of Kapyong Uncirculated Coin in RAM Card \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Australian Mint presents this 2026 50c uncirculated coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong (22-27 April 1951).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle was a significant chapter of Australia's involvement in the Korean War (1950-1953), the so-called 'forgotten war'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 1951, Chinese forces allied with North Korea launched an offensive with the aim of recapturing Seoul, the South Korean capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) mounted a stalwart defence against Chinese forces at Kapyong, approximately 60 kilometres north-east of Seoul. The United Nations forces also included the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2PPCLI), a British infantry battalion, New Zealand artillery, and US tanks and mortars. Thanks to these combined efforts, China was forced to withdraw, and Seoul remained in South Korean possession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing on from the Mint's previous commemorations of the Korean War, this coin release pays tribute to a critical battle in the conflict. The floral pattern at the base of the design is inspired by traditional Korean lattice frames, and includes 32 poppies to commemorate each of the 32 Australian soldiers who lost their lives in the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin reverse features a design by Mint coin designer Bronwyn Scott, commemorating the Battle of Kapyong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin obverse features the Daniel Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck to the Mint's uncirculated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is packaged in a protective capsule and presentation card which features images from the Australian War Memorial collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release has a limited mintage of just 40,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued as Australian Legal Tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination :                 50c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality :                            Uncirculated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal :                              Cupro Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight :                           15.55 gms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter :                        31.51 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage :                          40,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Official Packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal Australian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51543230218561,"sku":"12218","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/files\/202650cKapyongCoininCard.jpg?v=1775011280","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2026-50c-75th-anniversary-battle-of-kapyong-uncirculated-coin-in-ram-card","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}