1983 Royal Australian Mint Uncirculated Set - Red Wallet

1983 Royal Australian Mint Uncirculated Set - Red Wallet. Complete Your Collection with a Rare Australian Classic.

Don't miss your opportunity to own a genuine slice of Australian numismatic history with the 1983 Royal Australian Mint Uncirculated Set. This set is highly prized by collectors, notably for its inclusion of the scarce 1983 20-cent coin and its limited production run.

Features:

• Complete Set with Scarce Coin: Includes all six circulating coins from 1983: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c (the elusive piece), and 50c. The 1983 20-cent coin is particularly sought-after due to its limited mintage and intriguing history.
• Limited Mintage: Only 155,700 of these sets were ever produced, making it a valuable and collectable item.
• Original Packaging: Coins are housed in the original Royal Australian Mint red wallet, enhancing its authenticity and collector appeal.
• Historical Note: While the 1983 20-cent coin's circulation mintage is listed at 55.1 million, finding one in general circulation is near impossible. This is reportedly due to the vast majority of the production being melted down and exported as cupro-nickel bars when demand subsided, as referenced in McDonald's "Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes" (2013). This was due to the large mintage of the 1981/82 20 cent coin meaning there was a surplus for many years.

Important Note: Due to the original packaging materials used in 1983, these sets commonly exhibit PVC residue on the coins and packaging. This is a well-known characteristic of vintage mint products of this era.

Add this rare and fascinating 1983 Royal Australian Mint Set to your collection today and own a piece of Australia's monetary past.