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

2003 $1 Vietnam Veterans Uncirculated Coin in Collector Presentation Folder

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

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2003
• Denomination: $1.00 AUD
• Theme: Military History – 30th Anniversary of Australia's Vietnam Forces
• Reverse Design: Designed by Vladimir Gottwald, featuring the Australia Vietnam Forces Memorial located on ANZAC Parade in Canberra.
• Obverse Design: Features the official Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze (AlBr)
• Mass: 9.00 grams
• Diameter: 25.00 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Maximum Mintage: 57,000 coins
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 legal tender.
• Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint commemorative presentation folder.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista #19373

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin remains safely housed inside its original official presentation folder.

• Uncirculated Quality: Sourced directly from original Mint folder issues. Microscopic planchet contact marks or minor natural toning consistent with age and aluminium-bronze composition may be present.
• Presentation Folder: Folders remain intact and clean, though minor shelf wear, light edge scuffing, or subtle cover softening typical of warehousing and storage may be visible.