50th Anniversary - End of Australia's Involvement in the Vietnam War 2023 Uncirculated Coloured Coin

The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest of the twentieth century before its withdrawal in 1973, two years before North Vietnam’s victory in April 1975. Over a decade the commitment grew from a military training team to a battalion and then a task force inclusive of the Army, Navy and Air Force. 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam, 521 lost their lives and many more were wounded before the last Australian troops came home in December 1973.

Commemorative design

At the centre of this aluminium bronze coin, the iconic military helicopter is featured, encapsulated by a coloured ring representing the ribbon colours awarded to those who served in The Vietnam War military campaign.