2014 Australia 1/2 oz silver Battle of the Coral Sea – SKU #11641

Description

Australia’s involvement in World War II in the Pacific was marked by its steadfast commitment to defending the region against Japanese expansion. As the conflict unfolded, Australian forces played a pivotal role in key battles and campaigns that became critical in stemming the Japanese advance.

This historical event is remembered in the 2014 1/2 oz .999 silver Battle of the Coral Sea coin created by the Perth Mint. The reverse features a World War II battleship with guns raised with the inscriptions of “BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA” and “WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941 – 1945.”  The obverse includes Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy, mint year, size, purity, denomination and country of origin.