{"product_id":"2026-50c-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-kapyong-coin-stamp-cover-pnc","title":"2026 50c 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong Coin \u0026 Stamp Cover PNC (RAM)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026 50c 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong Coin \u0026amp; Stamp Cover PNC (RAM) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Army was primarily represented in Korea by the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 93 RAR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 1951 the communist Chinese forces launched their Spring Offensive with the aim of retaking the city of Seoul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey quickly overran South Korean forces defending one of the major approach routes, the valley of the Kapyong River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the obverse, the coin bears the Dan Thomas effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and monetary domination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostmarked 14 April 2026, Canberra ACT 2601\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination :       50c\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 :                 7,500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia Post Seal of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial Numbers will vary. Pictures for illustration only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal Australian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51665863377217,"sku":"2026-50-KAPY-PNC","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/files\/2026_50c_Kapyong_PNC_Front.jpg?v=1776993690","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2026-50c-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-kapyong-coin-stamp-cover-pnc","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}