Much is made of the successful alliance of European powers against the scourge of Nazism on the continent during World War II. In the Pacific Theater, the aggression and expansionism of Imperial Japan was met by an alliance between the United States of America and Australia. The two nations partnered together on the high seas to push the Imperial Japanese Navy back through the Pacific toward the home islands. Today, have the chance to purchase Australian Victory in the Pacific 1/2 oz Silver Coins online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with protective plastic flips, mint tubes of 25 coins, or boxes of 500 coins!
• Celebrates Victory in the Pacific for the Allies!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition.
• The face value of $.50 (AUD) is backed by Australia.
• On the obverse of the coin is Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse depicts a bald eagle with an olive branch, as well as the American and Australian flags.

The victory of the Allies over Imperial Japan in the Pacific is marked by summertime celebrations in the United States and Australia. In the United States, the celebration is known as VJ Day for Victory over Japan Day, while Australians celebrate Victory in the Pacific Day. The war ended officially on September 2, 1945, as officials from Japan signed the articles of surrender on board the USS Missouri, an influential US Navy battleship.

Obverse

On the obverse side of Australian Victory in the Pacific 1/2 oz Silver Coins is a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II. The reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and the Queen of Australia, Elizabeth II is featured in right-profile relief in a design created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley for the Royal Mint of England.

Reverse

The reverse face of these Australian Victory in the Pacific 1/2 oz Silver Coins comes with the image of a bald eagle flying through the foreground clutching the olive branch of peace in its talons. In the background field, the Stars and Stripes of the American flag are featured on the left-hand side while the Southern Cross constellation from the Australian flag is in the background on the right-hand side. Inscriptions on this face are simple and include Victory in the Pacific at the top with 1945 at the bottom.

History

The Australian-American Alliance proved logistically and strategically successful for both sides. The might of the United States Navy was able to partner with cruiser task forces from the Royal Australian Navy in battle, and use Australian ports and US territories in the region to refit and resupply when needed.

Ordering

Australian Victory in the Pacific 1/2 oz Silver Coins are available to purchase in Brilliant Uncirculated condition through this listing. You can get your coins in individual protective plastic flips, mint tubes of 25 coins, or boxes of 500 coins.

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