Australian Battle Of The Coral Sea Silver Coin | 1/2 oz

The Australian Battle of the Coral Sea Silver Coin is a 1/2 oz, 0. 999 fine silver commemorative issued in 2015 by the Perth Mint as part of its War in the Pacific 1941-45 series. The reverse design pays tribute to the pivotal May 1942 naval engagement that turned the tide in the Pacific Theater, depicting an Allied warship seen bow-on cutting through open water, flanked by the stars of the Australian Southern Cross and the stripes of the American flag -- a powerful visual symbol of the Allied partnership. The legend "Battle of the Coral Sea" arcs across the top, with "War in the Pacific 1941-45" inscribed along the lower rim, and the Perth Mint's P mint mark discreetly placed at lower left. The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscriptions "Elizabeth II Australia," the weight and fineness "1/2 oz 999 Silver," the year 2015, and the face value of 50 cents. With its reeded edge and crisp relief, this half-ounce silver piece is a compelling addition to any militaria or Australian commemorative collection.