The vast majority of mints around the globe often strike coins with inspirational designs honoring a nations past and celebrating previous coin designs. The Perth Mints War in the Pacific Series honored e combined efforts of the United States and Australia as the two countries led the battle in the Pacific Ocean theater against the Japanese in World War II. Right now, the 1/2 oz Australian Silver Battle Of The Coral Sea Coin is available from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

Part of the Perth Mints War in the Pacific Series.

Minted in 2014 and 2015.

Arrives in a protective plastic flip. Lots of 25 ship in mint tubes.

Contains 1/2 troy oz of .999 pure silver.

Bears a face value of $.50 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.

Queen Elizabeth IIs portrait on the obverse.

During World War II, Australian and American forces came together to defeat the widespread threat of the Japanese Imperial Navy and Army. Throughout much of the 1930s, the Japanese had expanded out from their home islands in a war that went largely unnoticed, or at least drew no reaction from most world powers.

Once the Japanese attacked the American Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, a sleeping giant was awakened. The United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Army began a long-term island-hopping campaign that swept across the Pacific Ocean toward the home islands of Japan.

Lasting from 1941 until August 1945, the Americans combined with the Australians along the way to lead the Pacific Ocean region to freedom and safety, pushing the Japanese back and securing victory for the Allies.

On the obverse youll find the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her image in this coin was created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley, and represents the fourth-generation portrait of Her Majesty to grace British and commonwealth coinage since 1952.

If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out to JM Bullion. Our associates are available on the phone at 800-276-6508, online using our live web chat feature, and via our email address. Check out more of our Australian Silver Coins.