2016 50c Coin - The Western Front - The Battle of Fromelles

2016 50c Uncirculated Carded Coin – The Western Front: Battle of Fromelles

Honour the memory and solemn sacrifice of Australian troops with this official 2016 50c uncirculated carded coin from the Royal Australian Mint. As the opening release in the Western Front series, this coin commemorates the Battle of Fromelles (19–20 July 1916)—widely remembered as "Australia's bloodiest 24 hours."

In a single night of fighting designed to divert German reserves from the Somme, the Australian 5th Division suffered 5,533 casualties, including 1,917 lives lost. This poignant commemorative release honours the courage of those who fought on the Western Front and preserves their story for future generations.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2016
• Series: The Western Front (ANZAC Centenary)
• Denomination: 50c
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Cupro-Nickel (CuNi)
• Mass: 15.55g
• Diameter: 31.51mm (Dodecagonal / 12-sided)
• Mintage Limit: 10,002
• Obverse Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse Designer: Royal Australian Mint
• Packaging: Official Royal Australian Mint presentation coincard
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Fromelles Historic Design: Reverse incorporates poignant historical photographs depicting Australian 5th Division soldiers during the Western Front campaign.
• ANZAC Centenary Series: Part of the official Royal Australian Mint six-coin Western Front collection commemorating major Australian First World War engagements.
• Ian Rank-Broadley Obverse: Features the official 4th circulating coinage effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Official Presentation Coincard: Enclosed inside a themed RAM display card incorporating detailed historical commentary and archival imagery.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Coin is in original uncirculated condition, sealed inside its protective coincard bubble.
• Packaging Wear Note: Official presentation cards and outer paper sleeves may display minor superficial edge wear, subtle corner softening, or light handling marks consistent with manufacturing, transit, and warehousing.