1989 50c Coin - Uncirculated (Toned)

1989 50c "Coat of Arms" – Low Mintage NCLT Issue

Uncirculated Specimen – Clouded Toning Single uncirculated 50c coin, removed directly from an official 1989 Royal Australian Mint (RAM) year set. Supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.

Coin Specifications

• Issue Year: 1989.
• Historical Significance: A strictly non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) issue. In 1989, no 50c coins were produced for general circulation; they were issued exclusively in official collector year sets.
• Reverse Design: Features the traditional Commonwealth Coat of Arms, designed by Stuart Devlin, depicting a Kangaroo and Emu supporting a shield.
• Obverse Design: Features the 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael David Maklouf (RDM).
• Condition Standard: Struck to Uncirculated standard.
• Catalog Reference: KM# 83.
• Mintage Information: Scarce collector-only issue with a mintage of 150,602 (Ex-Mint Set).
• Technical Specs: Copper-nickel, 15.55g weight, 31.51mm diameter.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for a single coin only.
• Packaging: This coin is supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• Image Note: Images reflect the actual condition of the coin available. This specimen has developed heavy/clouded toning, a result of long-term storage within the original packaging of the mint set. This has muted the original luster, though all struck details remain as issued.

About this Coin:

The 1989 50c is a mandatory "set-only" date for collectors. Because it was never released into circulation, it cannot be found in pocket change. While this specimen shows the characteristic "clouding" common to coins from this era, it remains an affordable way to secure a high-grade, uncirculated strike of this scarce date for your collection without having to purchase a full intact year set.