2003 $1 Coin - 30th Anniversary of Australia's Vietnam Forces

2003 Vietnam Veterans $1 Coin - Uncirculated in Collector Folder

Honour a significant chapter in Australia's military history with this 2003 Vietnam Veterans $1 coin, released in a special collector folder to commemorate Australia's 10-year involvement in the Vietnam War. This coin serves as a poignant tribute to the over 50,000 Australians from the Army, RAAF, and Navy who served in the theatre between 1962 and 1972.

The reverse of the coin proudly depicts the Australia Vietnam Forces Memorial, a solemn landmark located on ANZAC Parade in front of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. This coin stands as a lasting remembrance of the 519 Australian fatalities and nearly 2,400 wounded during the conflict, which saw Australian forces withdraw in 1972 before South Vietnam was ultimately over-run in 1975.

Key Features:

• Year: 2003
• Denomination: $1
• Theme: Vietnam Veterans / 10-Year Involvement in Vietnam War
• Reverse Design: Australia Vietnam Forces Memorial
• Historical Significance: Commemorates Australia's involvement (1962-1972), honouring the service and sacrifice of over 50,000 Australians and remembering the 519 fatalities and nearly 2,400 wounded.
• Mintage: 57,000
• Condition: Uncirculated (as released in folder)
• Packaging: Supplied in a collector folder.
• Condition Note: Some wear may be present on the outer covers of the folder.
• Imagery: Generic images supplied (representative of the coin and folder).