1990 50c Coin - Uncirculated

Single uncirculated coin, originally released exclusively as part of a Royal Australian Mint (RAM) Annual Mint Set. Supplied in a brand-new Mylar coin flip for protection.

• 1990 50c Commemorative Coin featuring the standard Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
• Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated standard by the Royal Australian Mint in Cupro-Nickel.
• Classic reverse design by Stuart Devlin featuring the Australian Coat of Arms supported by a kangaroo and an emu.
• Obverse features the 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf.
• Large, 12-sided dodecagonal coin with a diameter of 31.51mm and a mass of 15.55g.
• Key Rarity: This date was not issued for general circulation; it can only be found in official Mint and Proof sets.

Mintage Information: The 1990 50-cent coin is one of the most significant "Mint Set Only" dates in the Australian decimal series. Its mintage is strictly tied to the annual collector sets produced that year:

• Uncirculated Mint Sets: 103,766 to 106,218 (standard sets).

Please Note:

• This listing is for the coin only, supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• As an "ex-set" uncirculated coin, it typically displays a higher quality of lustre than coins found in common change.
• Please refer to the images for the exact condition, as it is supplied "as shown."

About this Coin:

The 1990 50-cent coin is a "holy grail" for collectors of the 12-sided series because it was completely withheld from circulation. This means that every example in existence originated from a broken-up RAM set. Because it is a key date required to complete any standard 50c collection, individual uncirculated specimens are highly sought after by "gap-fillers" who do not wish to purchase the entire 8-coin set.