2021 50c Coin - 50th Anniversary of Operation Ivanhoe - The Battle of Nui Le
2021 50c Coin - 50th Anniversary of Operation Ivanhoe - The Battle of Nui Le
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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Operation Ivanhoe, the Royal Australian Mint struck a cupro-nickel 50c coin featuring a dynamic scene depicting Australian soldiers embarking on an Iroquois helicopter, exploding napalm and a U.S. F4 Phantom.
Nui Le was the last major enemy engagement by Australian troops in Vietnam. The five killed in action there were the last Australian soldiers to die in combat in Vietnam.
For their bravery under fire, seven Australians were recognised with awards. Operation Ivanhoe concluded on 2 October. The following month, Nui Dat base was handed to the South Vietnamese and by December nearly all Australian troops had left Phuoc Tuy Province.
Mintage: 27,000