Honouring The Battle of Nui Le with a poignant coin!
An evocative 50c legal tender commemorative coin by the Royal Australian Mint, depicting the Battle of Nui Le. This was the last major clash of the Vietnam War between Australian and enemy troops. Presented in Uncirculated condition, the reverse depicts a dynamic scene, including Australian soldiers embarking an Iroquois helicopter, exploding napalm and a US F4 Phantom!

The Battle of Nui Le occurred in September 1971 when three companies of the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment were inserted near suspected enemy concentrations. They Australians came under heavy attack, trapped and surrounded, suffering substantial casualties. They were forced to rely on US airstrikes and RAAF helicopter gunships to keep the enemy at bay. Artillery support kept them alive throughout the night, in the morning the enemy was gone and the battle was over.

Highly collectable commemorative!
Packaged in a beautifully illustrated and informative presentation card, this coin has a limited mintage of 27,500. Collectors worldwide will be clamouring for this must-have commemorative. Buy now!