2016 PNC - Vietnam War 1962-1975

2016 PNC - Vietnam War: 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan 

Limited Edition Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC)

Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of Long Tan and honour the service and sacrifice of all Australians in the Vietnam War (1955–75) with this limited-edition 2016 Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC).

 Key Features 

• Issue Limit: Strictly limited to 8,000 covers.
• Commemoration: Marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, fought on 18 August 1966.
• Vietnam Veterans Day: Released to coincide with Vietnam Veterans Day, celebrated annually on this date throughout Australia to remember those who served. 

Historical Significance 

This PNC pays tribute to Australia's involvement in the conflict and highlights a key battle:

• Australian Involvement: Australia entered the Vietnam War in 1962 in support of the USA and its allies. By the time troops were withdrawn in 1971, almost 60,000 Australians had served.
• Casualties: The conflict resulted in 521 Australian servicemen deaths and over 3,000 wounded.
• Battle of Long Tan (18 August 1966): A defining moment where 108 soldiers of the 1st Australian Task Force faced and defeated an estimated 1,500–2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units. In the brutal fighting:
  • 18 Australians lost their lives.
  • 24 Australians were wounded.
  • An estimated 245 Viet Cong were killed.

This limited-edition cover is a powerful and necessary addition to any collection honouring Australia's military history and the veterans of the Vietnam War.