1998 $5 Coin - 70th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service with Telstra Phonecard

Single uncirculated coin, supplied in the original commemorative presentation card as issued. Includes the official Telstra $2 RFDS phonecard and original plastic sleeve.

• 1998 $5 Commemorative Coin celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
• Struck to uncirculated standard in an Aluminium-Bronze composition.
• Unique reverse design featuring the RFDS logo above an early medical bi-plane, commemorating the service's beginnings in Cloncurry, Queensland, in 1928.
• Obverse proudly showcases the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Please Note:

• This listing includes the complete original issue: the $5 coin, the Telstra phonecard, the presentation card, and the protective plastic sleeve.
• While the coin remains uncirculated, the outer cards and plastic sleeve may show minor signs of wear or aging due to their age.
  

About this Coin

This commemorative five-dollar coin honours one of Australia's most iconic institutions: the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Founded by Reverend John Flynn, the RFDS has provided a "mantle of safety" for remote Australian communities for decades. This full collector's set, including the matching phonecard, remains a popular choice for those wanting the complete 1998 release. With a relatively low mintage of 49,556, this $5 issue is a significant piece of Australian social and aviation history.