2017 50 cent The Battle of PASSCHENDAELE The Western Front 1917-2017 carded coin Coin of the eleventh month

of the eleventh month

The Obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley

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a long mottled golden tail and two golden yellow dorsal stripes

2017 50 cent The Battle of PASSCHENDAELE The Western Front 1917-2017 carded coin Coin of the eleventh monthAs First World War battles on the Western Front continued into mid 1917, their focus had shifted north into Belgium, where the British were planning a major offensive. Known as the Third Battle of Ypres, its purpose was to capture Passchendaele village and advance towards the coastline. The Australian troops had made a significant contribution to battles in the Ypres sector throughout June and July. They fought at Menin Road, Polygon Wood and