2026 Battle of Kapyong 75th Anniversary Commemorative Bundle

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2026 Battle of Kapyong 75th Anniversary Commemorative Bundle:

Honour a pivotal chapter of Australian military history with this exclusive commemorative bundle. This set brings together two significant releases marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong (22–27 April 1951). It pays tribute to the legendary stand of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) during the Korean War—often referred to as the "forgotten war."

Bundle Inclusions:

1. 2026 50c Uncirculated Coin (Royal Australian Mint Carded):

• Symbolic Design: Created by Bronwyn Scott, the reverse features a Korean lattice-inspired pattern with 32 poppies, each representing an Australian soldier who lost their life in the battle.
• King Charles III Obverse: Features the new official Daniel Thorne effigy of His Majesty the King.
• Limited Mintage: Strictly limited to a maximum of 40,000 coins.
• Presentation: Encapsulated in a themed card featuring historical images from the Australian War Memorial.

2. 2026 Anzac Day – Preparing for Peace (Battle of Kapyong) PNC:

• Postal Numismatic Cover: A collaboration between Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint.
• Low Production: Strictly limited to just 7,500 units.
• Exclusive Format: Features the 75th Anniversary Battle of Kapyong 50c coin housed in a specially designed envelope (PNC).
• Philatelic Tribute: Includes an official Australia Post stamp cancelled with a first-day-of-issue postmark, dated to commemorate Anzac Day 2026.

Specifications:

• Year: 2026
• Denomination: 50c
• Metal Content: Cupro-Nickel (CuNi)
• Mass: 15.55g
• Diameter: 31.51mm (Dodecagonal)
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Coin Mintage: 40,000 (Maximum)
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• PNC Issue: Australia Post (Ref: 7192401)
• Production: Limited to 7,500

Condition and Presentation:

• Condition: Both items remain as issued.
• Presentation: The bundle includes the standalone carded coin and the official Postal Numismatic Cover.
• Note: While the coins are as issued, minor handling marks or slight shelf wear on the outer card or envelope may be present, consistent with standard distribution.