1979 50c Coin - "Double Bar" Variety - MS66 #40569229

1979 50c Australian Decimal Coin – "Double Bar" Variety – PCGS MS66

Elevate your Australian decimal collection with this exceptional, high-grade example of the famous 1979 50 cent "Double Bar" variety. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS at a remarkable MS66 (Mint State 66), this coin represents superior quality for this coveted modern Australian variety.

The "Double Bar" is one of Australia's premier decimal varieties, occurring when two distinct raised parallel bars are visible behind the Emu's head and neck on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms reverse. Originally faint alignment or die-engraving marks that were meant to be fully polished out, these clear raised bars make this one of the most celebrated and actively hunted variety coins in decimal numismatics. Locating original business-strike examples in premium uncirculated grades like MS66 is exceptionally challenging due to the large, soft cupro nickel surfaces being prone to bag marks.

Certification & Coin Details

• Year of Issue: 1979
• Denomination: 50 Cents (Dodecagonal / 12-Sided)
• Variety: "Double Bar" (Two raised bars visible behind the Emu's head)
• Grading Service: PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)
• Grade: MS66 (Mint State 66)
• Certification Number: #40569229
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• Obverse Effigy: Arnold Machin portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse Designer: Stuart Devlin (Commonwealth Coat of Arms)
• Composition: Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
• Diameter: 31.51 mm
• Mass: 15.55 grams
• Legal Tender: Official Australian 50c legal tender

Design Details & Key Features

• Distinctive Double Bar Variety: Exhibits bold, unmistakable parallel raised bars in the field behind the Emu’s neck, creating an instantly recognisable focal point under magnification and in hand.
• Superb Mint State Eye Appeal: Graded MS66, displaying vibrant, booming original mint lustre across the wide dodecagonal fields, crisp strike details on the kangaroo and emu plumage, and minimal contact marks.
• Guaranteed Authenticity: Sonically sealed in a tamper-evident, scratch-resistant PCGS archival slab for maximum long-term security, preservation, and liquidity.

Condition and Presentation Note

• PCGS Slab Condition: The coin is housed in its original PCGS holder. The slab remains clear, secure, and well-preserved.
• Exact Coin Pictured: You will receive the exact certified coin shown, verified under PCGS certification number 40569229.