2026 50c 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong Coin & Stamp Cover PNC (RAM)

2026 50c 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong Coin & Stamp Cover PNC (RAM) 

The Battle of Kapyong (22-23 April 1951) was the most important battle for Australian troops in the Korean War (25 June 1950 - 27 July 1953). 

The Korean War was fought between communist-backed North Korea and South Korea, which was supported by United Nations forces, les by USA, with contingents from many countries including Australia.

The Australian Army was primarily represented in Korea by the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 93 RAR)

In April 1951 the communist Chinese forces launched their Spring Offensive with the aim of retaking the city of Seoul.

They quickly overran South Korean forces defending one of the major approach routes, the valley of the Kapyong River.

Though vastly outnumbered, Commonwealth battalions 3 RAR and the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment (2PPCLI) played a major role in successfully defending the valley stalling  the Cinhese advance and preventing Seoul from falling into enemy hands.

Australia suffered the most fatalities: 32 men were killed and 53 wounded. Australian and Canadian batalions both received United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations for their parts in the battle.

Issued as Australian legal tender, the uncirculated cupro nickel coin is housed in a beautifully designed card with a circular window revealing the coin's reverse and obverse designs.

On the obverse, the coin bears the Dan Thomas effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and monetary domination.

Fixed to the envelope are 4 x official Australia Post stamps which is post marked First Day of Issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.

Postmarked 14 April 2026, Canberra ACT 2601

Denomination :       50c

Metal :                     Cupro Nickel

Weight :                  15.55 gms

Diameter :               31.51 mm

Mintage :                 7,500

Australia Post Seal of Authenticity

Serial Numbers will vary. Pictures for illustration only.