80th Anniversary 'Battles of El Alamein' Proof Coin

It was just the news needed to bolster the morale of the allied nations. The victory proved that after four long years of the Axis power’s reign of terror, the hard-fought principles of freedom and peace were within reach. Helping protect all that was held sacred were the valiant men of the Australian 9th Division. Neither the fearsome reputation of Erwin Rommel, the 'Desert Fox,' nor the relentless assault of his feared Panzerarmee tank divisions could deter their courage. Their losses were great, but their efforts will never be forgotten.

Commemorating this crucial allied victory, The Bradford Exchange is proud to salute our gallant troops with the “80th Anniversary of the Battles of El Alamein Commemorative Golden Proof Coin”. One of the last coins approved for minting by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it proudly honours a momentous chapter of ANZAC history in the gleam of 24-carat gold. You are invited to remember with pride the Australian and New Zealand men whose courage helped lead the way to the end of World War II.

Oversize 65mm coins - the Collector’s Choice: The edition of the “80th Anniversary of the Battles of El Alamein Commemorative Golden Proof Coin” has been struck to a 65mm size. This is one of the most coveted of coin presentations due to its impressively large size. Coins are rarely ever minted this large due mainly to the technical complexities of striking at such a large size. There are great difficulties in achieving a gold layered proof quality finish at 65mm diameter and part of the process must be undertaken by hand, making it both time intensive and expensive. The result is a coin struck to a size that can be viewed and admired for its fine detailing and rich artistic heritage.

An Heirloom Presentation: The '80th Anniversary of the Battles of El Alamein Commemorative Golden Proof Coin' arrives in a clear protective capsule so that it can be admired on both sides, reducing the risk of tarnishing. It is presented in a prestigious box, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, which contains important technical and provenance information.