1988 Royal Australian Mint Uncirculated Coin Set - Australia's Bicentenary

1988 Australian Uncirculated Mint Set – Bicentenary Collection

Celebrate Australia's bicentenary with the highly sought-after 1988 Mint Set. This special release is a numismatic treasure, marking one of the few years in Australian history where the currency lineup expanded to include a new denomination, capturing the spirit of the 1988 national celebrations.

Key Features and Design

• A Scarce Eight-Coin Set: This is one of only four annual sets issued between 1966 and 2019 to include all eight circulating denominations, ranging from the 1c to the $2 coin.
• Historic $2 Debut: 1988 marks the inaugural year of the Australian $2 coin, making this set the first uncirculated annual collection to feature the "Elder" design by Horst Hahne.
• Bicentenary Commemoratives: Includes the special Bicentennial 50c and $1 designs, unique to this historic year.
• Brilliant Uncirculated Quality: Each coin has been struck to the Royal Australian Mint’s high uncirculated standard, showcasing exceptional detail and original mint lustre.
• Limited Mintage: With a production run of 250,000 sets, this remains a cornerstone piece for collectors of decimal currency.

Specifications

• Year: 1988
• Denominations: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, and $2
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 250,000
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint

Condition and Presentation

This set is a timeless reminder of a pivotal moment in Australia's journey and is essential for anyone seeking a complete run of Mint sets.

Condition Note:

• Coin Quality: The coins are housed in their original Royal Australian Mint protective bubble pack and remain in excellent uncirculated condition.
• Packaging: Please note that some wear, light scuffing, or minor creasing to the outer cardboard covers may be present, consistent with the age of this 1988 release.