1988 50c "Australian Bicentenary / First Fleet Tall Ships" - Uncirculated (Ex-RAM Roll)

1988 50c "Australian Bicentenary / First Fleet Tall Ships" - Uncirculated (Ex-RAM Roll)

Single Uncirculated 50c coin struck to circulating standard by the Royal Australian Mint. Salvaged directly from an original 1988 Royal Australian Mint roll and supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.

Coin Specifications

• 1988 50c Commemorative Coin celebrating the Australian Bicentenary (1788–1988), marking 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet.
• Reverse Design: Designed by Michael Tracey, featuring a historic "Tall Ship" sailing vessel set against an early cartographic map of Australia inscribed "NEW HOLLAND", accompanied by a compass rosette and the Southern Cross constellation.
• Ex-RAM Roll Specimen: Sourced directly from official 1988 Royal Australian Mint rolls and carefully stored in ideal conditions since release, ensuring the coin has never entered commercial circulation.
• Obverse Design: Features the 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf.
• Condition Standard: Struck to circulating standard by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N# 9495.
• Mintage Information: Total circulating mintage of 8,986,000 (approx. 9.0 million) struck by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Technical Specs: Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), 15.55g weight, 31.51mm dodecagonal shape.

⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING:

• While this is an official Mint-rolled coin, it is not guaranteed to be in flawless grade.
• As these coins were struck on high-speed production presses and stored in bulk rolls, individual specimens may exhibit standard "bag marks," small nicks, contact chatter, or surface scuffing from contact with other coins during the minting and rolling process.
• These marks are a natural result of the mass-production process for circulating commemoratives.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for a single uncirculated coin only, supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• Condition Detail: Retains uncirculated details and full original mint bloom. Stored in ideal conditions since original roll acquisition over 35 years ago.
• Image Note: Images reflect the condition of the coins available; all examples are in a similar "ex-roll" uncirculated condition.

About this Coin

Issued in 1988 to mark Australia's Bicentenary, this classic 50-cent piece is one of the most widely recognized and beloved commemorative designs in decimal numismatics. Michael Tracey's intricate "Tall Ships" design honors the navigational history of Australia's founding era. Finding examples today after nearly four decades that have escaped pocket wear and retained their original 1980s mint bloom is increasingly rare. Sourced straight from long-term stored 1988 official RAM rolls, this uncirculated specimen provides a brilliant, high-grade centerpiece for 50c decimal collections.