Australia Battle of Kapyong 75th Anniversary 2026 50c Uncirculated Coin
Honouring a key chapter in Australia’s involvement in the 1950-53 Korean War, this unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender type marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong.
Taking place from the 22nd to the 27th of April, 1951, the Battle of Kapyong pitted the United Nations forces from Australia, Canada, Britain, New Zealand and the US against China’s People’s Volunteer Army (PVA). Comprising about 700 men each, Australia’s 3 RAR and Canada’s 2 PPCLI bore the brunt of a fierce Chinese assault as they attempted to break through the Kapyong Valley. Against all odds, the UN forces prevented the 20,000-strong PVA from taking the valley, and thus foiled the Chinese/North Korean bid to capture the South Korean capital, Seoul.
Honouring a battle regarded as the most famous action undertaken by Australian forces during the Korean War, this official Royal Australian Mint issue features a floral design inspired by traditional Korean lattice frames. A poignant, richly symbolic touch, the reverse motif also features 32 poppies – one for each of the Australian servicemen who died during the Battle of Kapyong.
Australia Battle of Kapyong 75th Anniversary 2026 50c Uncirculated Coin
Honouring a key chapter in Australia’s involvement in the 1950-53 Korean War, this unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender type marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong.
Taking place from the 22nd to the 27th of April, 1951, the Battle of Kapyong pitted the United Nations forces from Australia, Canada, Britain, New Zealand and the US against China’s People’s Volunteer Army (PVA). Comprising about 700 men each, Australia’s 3 RAR and Canada’s 2 PPCLI bore the brunt of a fierce Chinese assault as they attempted to break through the Kapyong Valley. Against all odds, the UN forces prevented the 20,000-strong PVA from taking the valley, and thus foiled the Chinese/North Korean bid to capture the South Korean capital, Seoul.
Honouring a battle regarded as the most famous action undertaken by Australian forces during the Korean War, this official Royal Australian Mint issue features a floral design inspired by traditional Korean lattice frames. A poignant, richly symbolic touch, the reverse motif also features 32 poppies – one for each of the Australian servicemen who died during the Battle of Kapyong.
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Honouring a key chapter in Australia’s involvement in the 1950-53 Korean War, this unique, one-year-only Australian legal tender type marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong.
Taking place from the 22nd to the 27th of April, 1951, the Battle of Kapyong pitted the United Nations forces from Australia, Canada, Britain, New Zealand and the US against China’s People’s Volunteer Army (PVA). Comprising about 700 men each, Australia’s 3 RAR and Canada’s 2 PPCLI bore the brunt of a fierce Chinese assault as they attempted to break through the Kapyong Valley. Against all odds, the UN forces prevented the 20,000-strong PVA from taking the valley, and thus foiled the Chinese/North Korean bid to capture the South Korean capital, Seoul.
Honouring a battle regarded as the most famous action undertaken by Australian forces during the Korean War, this official Royal Australian Mint issue features a floral design inspired by traditional Korean lattice frames. A poignant, richly symbolic touch, the reverse motif also features 32 poppies – one for each of the Australian servicemen who died during the Battle of Kapyong.
