{"product_id":"1970-50c-coin-captain-cooks-bicentenary-specimen-strike-10","title":"1970 50c Coin - Captain Cook's Bicentenary - Specimen Strike","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/PACKING_SLIP_LOGO.png?v=1703545409\" alt=\"Loose Change Coins Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1970 50c Captain Cook Bicentenary Coin – Specimen Strike\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommemorate a pivotal milestone in Australian numismatic history with this official 1970 50c Captain Cook Bicentenary coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Struck to an elevated Specimen quality standard, this release holds historical prestige as Australia’s very first decimal commemorative coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued to mark 200 years since Captain James Cook’s 1770 voyage along Australia’s east coast and landing at Botany Bay, this coin features the iconic portrait of Cook overlaying a map of Australia. Struck with specially prepared dies and carefully handled blanks to ensure superior detail and brilliant mint lustre, each coin is supplied in a brand new 2x2 archival Mylar pocket for long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicentenary of Captain James Cook's East Coast Voyage (1770–1970)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen Strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupro-Nickel (CuNi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.55g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.51mm (Dodecagonal \/ 12-sided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Mintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 550,000 specimen strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Effigy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arnold Machin portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuart Devlin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new protective 2x2 Mylar coin flip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer \/ Mint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Australian Mint, Canberra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInaugural Decimal Commemorative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds significant historical status as the very first commemorative coin issued during Australia's decimal currency era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Specimen Strike Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced using specially treated planchets and polished coining dies to deliver crisp relief lines and vibrant field lustre superior to standard circulation strikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Stuart Devlin Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reverse features a prominent profile of Captain James Cook against an outlined map of Australia with his signature in relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArnold Machin Obverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the official 2nd circulating coinage effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Presentation Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Mint Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coin is in brilliant condition retaining sharp strike definition and original surface lustre. Supplied in a 2x2 Mylar flip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative Item Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coin supplied will be in similar pristine condition to the item pictured, retaining sharp strike detail and bright original mint lustre. Minor contact marks or natural toning consistent with age and handling may be present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51188711653623,"sku":"N#6178-BU","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/N_6178_1_2884aba6-7e74-40c6-9806-490a29a91cda.jpg?v=1789870169","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/1970-50c-coin-captain-cooks-bicentenary-specimen-strike-10","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}