{"product_id":"1967-new-zealand-2c-error-coin-new-zealand-bahamas-mule-about-uncirculated","title":"1967 New Zealand 2c Error Coin — NZ \/ Bahamas \"Mule\" — About Uncirculated (aUNC)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/LooseChangeCoins-Invoice-310x90_5b0ffc0e-741f-4f44-abb5-0ffad032993e_480x480.png?v=1629180106\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle \u003cb\u003eAbout Uncirculated (aUNC)\u003c\/b\u003e key error coin struck by the Royal Mint, London. Housed in a brand-new, archival-grade Mylar flip for ultimate long-term protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1967 New Zealand 2c Error Coin\u003c\/b\u003e famous for the \u003cb\u003eNew Zealand \/ Bahamas \"Mule\"\u003c\/b\u003e die pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistoric Minting Mishap:\u003c\/b\u003e Struck using a New Zealand 2c reverse die paired with a Bahamas 5c obverse die at the Royal Mint in London during the rollout of decimal currency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e Graded \u003cb\u003eAbout Uncirculated (aUNC)\u003c\/b\u003e, preserving original, uncleaned metal structure, micro-flowlines, crisp Kowhai leaf veining, and tiara pearl definition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eToning \u0026amp; Surface Assessment:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays vibrant violet, blue, and rose wood-grain toning with localised oxidation layers creating muted fields across both obverse and reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e Numista N# 35693.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMintage \u0026amp; Survival:\u003c\/b\u003e While up to 100,000 mules were struck, approximately 60,000 were intercepted and destroyed after a manual mint inspection, leaving only a fraction in collector hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin), 4.15g weight, 21.08mm diameter, plain edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the single featured error coin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Lustre Reality:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely original and uncleaned. Features areas of muted cartwheel lustre due to spotty environmental oxidation across both sides, along with minor natural verdigris spots as imaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImage Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Images reflect the exact coin available for purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1967 New Zealand \/ Bahamas 2c Mule is Australia and New Zealand's most famous modern decimal error coin. Produced at the Royal Mint in London during the transition to decimal currency, a die mixer paired a New Zealand 2c Kowhai reverse with a Bahamas 5c obverse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen presents in uncleaned About Uncirculated condition with completely original flowlines. While localated environmental oxidation creates muted fields on both obverse and reverse, its striking iridescent cabinet patina and sharp detail make this a fascinating, genuine addition for decimal error specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51068228141303,"sku":"N#35693-Aunc(VT)","price":265.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/1967-nz-2c-bahamas-mule-aunc-km33-n35693-coin1-reverse.jpg?v=1787728577","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/1967-new-zealand-2c-error-coin-new-zealand-bahamas-mule-about-uncirculated","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}