10 Dollars - Leonard I Battle of the Philippine Sea

The Hutt River 10 Dollars - Leonard I (Battle of the Philippine Sea) 1995 coin is a non-circulating commemorative coin issued by the Hutt River Province, a small independent principality located in Australia. It is made of brass and features an image of Leonard I, the founder of the Hutt River Province, on one side, and a depiction of the Battle of the Philippine Sea on the other. The coin was issued in 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Philippine Sea, which took place during World War II in 1944. One interesting fact about this coin is that it is one of the few coins issued by the Hutt River Province that features a historical event that did not directly involve the province itself. The Battle of the Philippine Sea was a major naval battle fought between the United States and Japan during World War II, and the Hutt River Province has no direct connection to the battle. Despite this, the province chose to issue a coin commemorating the battle as a way of honoring the soldiers who fought and died during the conflict. This coin is a unique example of how a small, independent principality can use numismatics to pay tribute to significant historical events and people.

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