{"product_id":"1967-new-zealand-2c-error-coin-nz-bahamas-mule-about-uncirculated-aunc","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\u003eUncirculated (UNC)\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\u003eColour Classification \u0026amp; Tone:\u003c\/b\u003e Vibrant \u003cb\u003eRed-Brown (RB)\u003c\/b\u003e patina displaying bright copper and rose undertones peeking through the fields, contrasted by deeper wood-grain chocolate tones along the raised devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrike \u0026amp; Preservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally sharp die strike with unbroken cartwheel mint lustre under light. Clean, smooth fields free of rim dings or contact marks, boasting razor-sharp detail on the Kowhai flowers, artist initials 'JB', and Machin bust.\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 Red-Brown error coin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Lustre Reality:\u003c\/b\u003e Uncirculated condition with zero friction or wear on the high points of the Kowhai petals or the Queen's tiara. Full original flowlines and vibrant underlying mint red copper flash.\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 outstanding specimen presents in full Uncirculated condition with radiant Red-Brown surfaces and unbroken cartwheel lustre. Boasting razor-sharp detail across the devices and vibrant underlying mint red flash through the fields, this is a premium centerpiece for the discerning decimal error specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51068240691447,"sku":"N#35693-Aunc(RB)","price":285.0,"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-coin2-reverse.jpg?v=1787729197","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/1967-new-zealand-2c-error-coin-nz-bahamas-mule-about-uncirculated-aunc","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}