1/2 oz Silver 2016 Australian Victory in the Pacific Premium Coin .9999 Fine (Military)

The Silver Australian Victory in the Pacific is a 0.5 troy oz coin struck in .9999 fine silver by the Perth Mint, commemorating the Allied triumph in the Pacific Theater of World War II in August 1945. Issued as official Australian legal tender carrying an AUD $0.50 face value, it features a reverse design depicting a bald eagle clutching an olive branch flanked by both the United States and Australian flags — a symbol of the shared Allied effort. Collectors and silver stackers alike choose this Brilliant Uncirculated coin for its historical significance, government-backed authenticity, and exceptionally high .9999 silver purity.

Specifications

• Mint MarkP
• Purity.9999
• ManufacturerPerth Mint
• Thickness2 mm
• Diameter32.6 mm
• Edge DesignReeded
• SeriesWWII Commemorative
• Packaging TypeProtective plastic (individual), tubes of 25, or boxes of 500
• Metal Weight0.5 troy oz
• DesignReverse: bald eagle clutching olive branch with US and Australian flags; Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Silver Australian Victory in the Pacific coin?

It is a Brilliant Uncirculated silver coin struck by the Perth Mint as part of its WWII Commemorative series. The coin honors the Allied Victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II (August 1945) and is issued as official Australian legal tender with an AUD $0.50 face value.

What are the weight and purity of this coin?

The coin contains 0.5 troy oz of .9999 fine silver — among the highest purity levels available for silver bullion coins. Its diameter is 32.6 mm and thickness is 2 mm, with a reeded edge.

What does the coin look like on each side?

The reverse depicts a bald eagle clutching an olive branch with both the US and Australian flags, commemorating the two nations' Allied partnership in the Pacific. The obverse features Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the standard effigy used on Perth Mint legal-tender issues.

How do I know this coin is authentic?

The coin is produced by the Perth Mint, a government-owned Australian mint with a long-standing reputation for quality. It carries the Perth Mint's 'P' mint mark, is struck to legal-tender specifications, and arrives in protective plastic packaging. Tubes hold 25 coins and full boxes contain 500 coins, maintaining condition from mint to delivery.

Is this coin eligible to be held in a Precious Metals IRA?

Silver coins must meet a minimum fineness of .999 to qualify for inclusion in a self-directed Precious Metals IRA under IRS rules. At .9999 fine silver and produced by a government-recognized mint, this coin meets that fineness requirement. Consult your IRA custodian to confirm their specific approved-coin list and account requirements.

How is this coin packaged and shipped?

Individual coins come in protective plastic. Larger quantities are available in tubes of 25 or full mint boxes of 500 coins. American Alternative Assets ships orders securely to protect coin condition and integrity during transit.