Battle of the Bismarck Sea Commemorative Golden Proof Commemorative

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea was, in a very real sense, the Battle for the Pacific. If the Lae Resupply Convoy had reached port and reinforced the Japanese troops in New Guinea, could an invasion of Australia have occurred? The answer to that question we will fortunately never know. The expert planning and epic mobilisation of the combined ANZACs and U.S. forced destroyed the convoy and with it, Japan’s supremacy in our region. The efforts of our gallant ANZACs and U.S. air forces are now recognised on the 80th anniversary of their history-changing victory. Their courage ensured our freedom, presenting the 'Battle of the Bismarck Sea Commemorative Golden Proof', available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange.

Robert Todonai’s military art is so richly imbued with raw emotion, you feel you are right there in the heat of battle. His exploration of the Bismarck Sea campaign places you in the co-pilot’s seat as you take part in the low-level strafing that decimated the convoy. 

The enormity of what they achieved is reinforced by a sentiment incorporating General Douglas MacArthur’s summation of the Bismarck Sea campaign as being “the decisive aerial engagement of the war in the Southwest Pacific.” And though Bismarck Sea is not a name as well known as Midway, Coral Sea or Kokoda, it is no less important. The proof is crowned by the poignant statement “The Forgotten Battle that Saved the Pacific.” Lest we forget.

Astute collectors hold oversize proofs in high esteem because they appreciate the technical difficulties required to create coinage at such a large size. The 65mm diameter of the “Battle of the Bismarck Sea Commemorative Golden Proof Commemorative” is a particularity complex size to strike. Proof-quality coining dies create its polished, mirror-like fields and raised imagery. It is entirely layered in pure 24-carat gold creating a shining, elegant tribute to our heroes. The proof arrives sealed for heirloom protection in a crystal-clear capsule. It arrives in a museum-quality presentation box accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity which outlines in heritage.

Features

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea Commemorative Golden Proof exclusive to The Bradford Exchange features:

• Layered in pure 24-carat gold 
• Features Robert Todonai’s military art
• Huge 65mm diameter weighing approx. 110 grams 
• Global release of just 599 
• Exceptional Proof quality, the highest possible minting standard 
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and luxury presentation case