{"product_id":"2016-australian-50-cent-coin-the-battle-of-fromelles-carded-and-uncirculated","title":"2016 50c Coin - The Western Front - The Battle of Fromelles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/PACKING_SLIP_LOGO.png?v=1703545409\" alt=\"Loose Change Coins Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 50c Uncirculated Carded Coin – The Western Front: Battle of Fromelles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonour 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Western Front (ANZAC Centenary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50c\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupro-Nickel (CuNi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.55g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.51mm (Dodecagonal \/ 12-sided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,002\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Effigy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Australian Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Royal Australian Mint presentation coincard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer \/ Mint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Australian Mint, Canberra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFromelles Historic Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reverse incorporates poignant historical photographs depicting Australian 5th Division soldiers during the Western Front campaign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eANZAC Centenary Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the official Royal Australian Mint six-coin Western Front collection commemorating major Australian First World War engagements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIan Rank-Broadley Obverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the official 4th circulating coinage effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Presentation Coincard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enclosed inside a themed RAM display card incorporating detailed historical commentary and archival imagery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Presentation Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncirculated Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coin is in original uncirculated condition, sealed inside its protective coincard bubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging Wear Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41316615749800,"sku":"N# 90682","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/N_90682_3.jpg?v=1788487427","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/2016-australian-50-cent-coin-the-battle-of-fromelles-carded-and-uncirculated","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}