2026 Fifty Cent Battle of Kapyong 75th Anniversary (50c) Uncirculated Australian Decimal Coin

The Royal Australian Mint has released this 50c uncirculated coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong (22nd-27th April 1951).

The Battle was a significant chapter of Australia's involvement in the Korean War (1950 - 1953), the so called "forgotten war".

In April 1951, Chinese forces allied with North Korea launched an offensive with the aim of recapturing Seoul, the South Korean capital. 

The 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) mounted a stalwart defence against the Chinese forces at Kapyong, approx. 60 Kilometres north east of Seoul. 

With the efforts of the United Nations forces, which also included the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (2PPCLI), a British infantry battalion, New Zealand artillery, and US tanks and mortars, China was forced to withdraw and Seoul remained in South Korean possession.

This coin pays tribute to the critical battle during the conflict. The Floral pattern at the base of the design is inspired by traditional Korean lattice frames, and includes 32 poppies to commemorate each of the 32 Australian soldiers who lost their lives in the battle.