Coin, Royal Australian Mint, 2002

Physical description

$5 uncirculated coin bi-metallic - HMAS Perth - Commemorating the Battle of the Sunda Strait 28 February - 1 March 1942 where both HMAS Perth and USS Houston were sunk. The bell is from USS Houston and carries the date 1930 the year in which USS Houston was commissioned - HMAS Perth sleeve comprises coin in card with cover HMAS Perth

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse - Elizabeth II Australia 2002
Reverse - Battle of Sunda Strait 1942 USS Houston HMAS Perth 2002 5 Dollars

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