The Story
In honour of the Australian experience of war, and to commemorate the service and sacrifice of men and women across all conflicts, we present a collection of challenge coins and tokens - designed exclusively for the Memorial Shop.Ā
This challenge coin commemorates the Battle of Long Tan, 18 August 1966, Vietnam.
The coin's obverse is embossed with a stylised design of the battle, including artillery fire, and the air and ground support provided by helicopters and APCs. The Long Tan Cross, which was erected at the site of the battle, appears in the background, and is encircled by the words "Australian War Memorial | 18 August 1966 | Long Tan Cross". The reverse features a silhouette of the Australian War Memorial's commemorative area.
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The product:
- Coin embossed with a stylised design.
- Made from gold-tone metal and coloured enamel (black, brown, white).
- Measures 4.5 cm (h) x 4.5 cm (w) x 0.4 cm (d) / 50 grams.
- Wipe clean with damp cloth.
- Designed by Platypus Outdoors.
- Exclusive to the Memorial Shop.
NOTE: This challenge coin is notĀ legal tender.Ā
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The range:
Click to explore other challenge coins and tokens.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
In honour of the Australian experience of war, and to commemorate the service and sacrifice of men and women across all conflicts, we present a collection of challenge coins and tokens - designed exclusively for the Memorial Shop.Ā
This challenge coin commemorates the Battle of Long Tan, 18 August 1966, Vietnam.
The coin's obverse is embossed with a stylised design of the battle, including artillery fire, and the air and ground support provided by helicopters and APCs. The Long Tan Cross, which was erected at the site of the battle, appears in the background, and is encircled by the words "Australian War Memorial | 18 August 1966 | Long Tan Cross". The reverse features a silhouette of the Australian War Memorial's commemorative area.
Ā
The product:
- Coin embossed with a stylised design.
- Made from gold-tone metal and coloured enamel (black, brown, white).
- Measures 4.5 cm (h) x 4.5 cm (w) x 0.4 cm (d) / 50 grams.
- Wipe clean with damp cloth.
- Designed by Platypus Outdoors.
- Exclusive to the Memorial Shop.
NOTE: This challenge coin is notĀ legal tender.Ā
Ā
The range:
Click to explore other challenge coins and tokens.
