1996 50c Coin- "Coat of Arms" - Uncirculated

1996 50c "Coat of Arms"

Uncirculated Specimen Single uncirculated coin, originally released as part of a Royal Australian Mint (RAM) Annual Mint Set. Supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.

Coin Specifications

• Issue Year: 1996.
• Commemorative Context: While the 50c design remained the standard Coat of Arms, the 1996 Annual Mint Set celebrated the centenary of the death of Sir Henry Parkes, the "Father of Federation."
• 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: While 19,296,800 were struck for circulation, this specimen is an "Ex-Set" coin, taken from the uncirculated year sets (mintage of 108,773).
• 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. As an uncirculated coin removed from its original housing, it retains its mint finish, though minor "bag marks" from the production process may be present.

About this Coin:

The 1996 50-cent coin is a staple of the Australian decimal series. Specimens taken directly from Mint Sets are highly valued for "gap-filling" in high-grade folders. Because this coin was never subjected to the wear and tear of daily circulation, it exhibits the sharp details and original mint lustre that are often lost on coins found in pocket change.