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To commemorate Australia’s last major action in the Vietnam War, the Royal Australian Mint has released a new commemorative coin, marking the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Núi Lé.
The Battle of Núi Lé (21 September 1971) was part of Operation Ivanhoe and the last major battle fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in South Vietnam. The five killed in action were the last Australian soldiers to die in combat in Vietnam. The battle was fought in the former Phước Tuy Province between elements of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) 33rd Regiment and 'B' and 'D' Companies of the 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion and during Operation Ivanhoe. Núi Lé, a small hill within Quang Thanh commune in Chau Duc District, is today in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
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6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings. ELIZABETH II |
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Reverse
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Depicts a dynamic scene that includes Australian soldiers embarking on an Iroquois helicopter, exploding napalm and a US F4 Phantom flies above. YS 513857 |
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Last Battles of the Vietnam War
50th Anniversary of the Battle of Battle of Núi Lé
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Last Battles of the Vietnam War
50th Anniversary of the Battle of Battle of Núi Lé
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 15.55 g |
Diameter | 31.51 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape | polygon |
Sides | 12 |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Australian Mint (RAM)
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