2016 50 cent The Battle of FROMELLES The Western Front 1916-2016 carded coin World To mark the 100 years

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2016 50 cent The Battle of FROMELLES The Western Front 1916-2016 carded coin World To mark the 100 yearsFrom the trenches of Fromelles, this coin design commemorates the efforts of our soldiers who fought, and celebrates the lives of those who were lost at Fromelles. One hundred years on from the stark events written in our history, this commemorative coin will be cherished by military historians, coin collectors and those whose families served in conflict. The 5th Division had been in France just two weeks when it was committed to Australias first