2016 50c The Battle of Pozières The Western Front Uncirculated Coin PNCs - ANDA Back in Black

Back in Black

‘Lest We Forget’ has become the unofficial call for all Australians to acknowledge and remember the service and sacrifice of Australian armed service members in all conflicts across the globe

enhanced with a special ‘Black Proof’ finish to simulate a night scene

The bright red two-door coupe

2016 50c The Battle of Pozières The Western Front Uncirculated Coin PNCs - ANDA Back in BlackAustralias main contribution to the battle of the Somme in mid 1916 was the capture of Pozires, a small village that commanded the high ground towards Thiepval. After falling to the Australians on 23 July, Pozires was reduced to rubble by a concentrated German bombardment as the fighting continued throughout August at nearby Mouquet Farm. In just six weeks the Australians had suffered a staggering 26,000 casualties. Charles Bean, an Australian