Tet Offensive 50th Anniversary Golden Proof Coin

The Vietnam War was fought as much on television as it was on the battle field. As the nightly news revealed the horrors of the war and its interminable stalemate, the public, politicians and soldiers alike began to question why? It was the same on both sides. The 1968 Tet Offensive initiated by North Vietnam was a tactical manoeuver to break the deadlock by taking the war from the jungle to the cities and to the people. When tactics change in war, only those resilient enough will survive. The 1st Australian Task Force faced a desperate enemy intent on winning at any cost. Surviving sniper fire, bombardment and artillery in changing conditions, the courage of the 1st ATF is writ large in the Anzac legend. In the 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive, we remember this turning point in the Vietnam War, putting aside the why, in favour of the who and the how of the valorous 1st ATF, in a new golden proof coin approved by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Now you can own a piece of history with the Tet Offensive 50th Anniversary Golden Proof Coin exclusive only to The Bradford Exchange.

Substantial is the only way to describe this coin. At 65mm in diameter and weighing 110 grams, coins of such proportions are struck to mark occasions of great importance. Minted to Proof standards, the highest possible quality, it is entirely layered with pure 24-carat gold and features a special 50th anniversary seal minted in valuable rhodium-platinum. It is bejewelled with a genuine “ruby” crystal – representing the colour or remembrance – creating a coin that is simply without parallel. The technical complexities of striking at such a large diameter ensures that the worldwide mintage has been set remarkably low, at just 599. This means that each one of these limited edition coins has a rarity value in addition to its collectability, which would usually push the release price too high for most people. Comes in a deluxe presentation case and Official Certificate of Authenticity. High demand is expected so don’t delay, order yours now!

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