80th Anniversary Battle of Kokoda Golden Proof Coin

The events of the Kokoda Track has long since transcended the pages of history and have woven themselves into the fabric of our culture. The very phrase has come to represent the enduring spirit which has created the Australian ethos. Even today Australians visit Kokoda to experience in some small way the emotions those diggers must have felt as they endured the elements, a lack of supplies and an unrelenting enemy. Like any pilgrimage, those who have walked the Kokoda Track are profoundly and forever changed by the experience. Today, the release of a new coin which captures those same emotions and lets you understand how the events of the Battle for the Kokoda Track have made you the person that you are. Struck to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle for the Kokoda Track, this new coin has been minted with the approval of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and honours a deeply significant chapter in our nation’s history.

A magnificent example of the minter’s art the “80th Anniversary Battle of Kokoda Golden Proof Coin” captures the epic battle in fine detail and powerful imagery. The scale of the four month battle to prevent the invasion of Australia is represented by a richly rendered map of the region. The potent images of diggers battered, but unyielding confirm the inner strength which repelled the might of the advancing Japanese force. The legendary New Guineans, the “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels” as they were called, courageously support the diggers and have become a proud part of the Kokoda story. An 80th anniversary seal inlaid in precious rhodium, confirms the importance of the Kokoda Track in the Anzac legend. The scene is supported by the words “Mateship, Sacrifice, Courage, Endurance,” the very spirit of Anzac heroism which was born on the shores of Gallipoli and which came of age along the Kokoda Track. Strong demand is expected, so don't wait. Order now!

Features

This exclusive collectable Battle of Kokoda Golden Proof Coin from The Bradford Exchange features:

• Commemorate all the diggers who preserved freedom in the Pacific region during the WWII with this 80th Anniversary Battle of Kokoda Coin , available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange.
• EVENT – Celebrating 80th anniversary of the Battle of Kokoda
• LIMITED EDITION – Limited to 599 issues worldwide
• HIGH SPECIFICATION – Intended as a collector item, this coin is fully layered with in pure 24 carat gold and is struck to the highest possible quality
• INCREDIBLE DETAIL – A magnificent example of the minter’s art the captures the epic battle in fine detail and powerful imagery. The scale of the four month battle to prevent the invasion of Australia is represented by a richly rendered map of the region and the potent images of diggers battered, but unyielding
• AUTHENTICATION – Each coin comes with a Certificate of Authenticity detailing the provenance of the edition
• FREE – FREE presentation case, included at no additional cost
• MEASUREMENTS – Diameter measures 65mm and weighing 110 grams