2017 50 cent The Battle of PASSCHENDAELE The Western Front 1917-2017 carded coin Coin after half a century of

after half a century of creativity and a Decade of Renewal that transformed the building for the 21st century

which began one of the longest reigns in British history

marking a century of remembrance in Australia

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

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2017 50 cent The Battle of PASSCHENDAELE The Western Front 1917-2017 carded coin Coin after half a century ofAs 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