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60th Anniversary of Australian Forces Arriving at Vung Tau Commemorative Coin
This prestigious 24-carat gold-layered Proof coin honours the historic landing of Australian forces at Vung Tau during the Vietnam War. Struck to an impressive 65mm diameter, this heirloom-quality collectible captures the courage and sacrifice of those who served in one of Australia’s most challenging military campaigns.
This exclusive commemorative coin from The Bradford Mint features:
- Massive 65mm Proof-quality coin richly layered in 24-carat gold, featuring detailed imagery of HMAS Sydney III and King Charles III
- Strictly limited to just 1,965 editions worldwide – matching the year of deployment
- Arrives in a premium presentation box with protective capsule and individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity
S&H: $19.99
A unique 24-carat gold-layered commemorative coin marking the 60th anniversary of Australian forces arriving at Vung Tau. Strictly limited to 1,965 editions worldwide – exclusively available from The Bradford Exchange – On 8 June 1965, HMAS Sydney III landed the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) at the port of Vung Tau, South Vietnam. This historic moment marked the beginning of Australia’s largest and most controversial military engagement since World War II. The ‘60th Anniversary of Australian Forces Arriving at Vung Tau Commemorative Coin’ pays powerful tribute to those who served in a war unlike any other.
Expertly struck to Proof quality – the highest possible – this oversized 65mm coin is richly layered in 24-carat gold. The reverse showcases a finely etched depiction of HMAS Sydney III off-loading troops at Vung Tau, while the obverse features an official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. The edition is strictly limited to just 1,965 coins worldwide to match the year of arrival, and each coin arrives sealed in a clear capsule, displayed in a premium presentation box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A significant keepsake for military collectors, veterans, and Australians alike, this commemorative coin honours the courage and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. Order now to secure your piece of living history.
Features
The ‘60th Anniversary of Australian Forces Arriving at Vung Tau Commemorative Coin’ available only from The Bradford Exchange features:
- Exclusively available from The Bradford Exchange
- Commemorates the 60th anniversary of Australian Forces arriving at Vung Tau during the Vietnam War
- Struck to Proof quality – the highest possible numismatic standard
- Layered in pure 24-carat gold
- Reverse features a detailed depiction of HMAS Sydney III arriving at Vung Tau
- Obverse bears an official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III
- Coin measures an impressive 65mm in diameter – rarely seen in minting due to its size and complexity
- Limited to just 1,965 editions worldwide – individually numbered
- Presented in a custom-designed case with a protective clear capsule
- Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity detailing historical and technical information