2005 50c "2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games" - Uncirculated (Ex-Security Roll)

2005 50c "2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games" - Uncirculated (Ex-Security Roll)

Single Uncirculated 50c coin struck to circulating standard by the Royal Australian Mint. Salvaged directly from an original Armaguard® security roll and supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.

Coin Specifications

• 2005 50c Commemorative Coin celebrating the XVIII Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne in March 2006.
• Reverse Design: Features the winning entry from a national student design competition by secondary school student Kelly Just, depicting dynamic figures symbolizing sporting competition alongside the official Melbourne 2006 logo.
• Ex-Security Roll Specimen: Sourced directly from Armaguard® security rolls and carefully stored in ideal conditions since release, ensuring the coin has never entered commercial circulation.
• Obverse Design: Features the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Condition Standard: Struck to circulating standard by the Royal Australian Mint (dated 2005 in anticipation of the March 2006 event).
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N# 12604.
• Mintage Information: Total circulating mintage of 20,700,000 (20.7 million) struck by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Technical Specs: Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), 15.55g weight, 31.51mm dodecagonal shape.

⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING:

• While this is an uncirculated coin sourced directly from a security roll, it is not guaranteed to be in flawless grade.
• As these coins were struck on high-speed production presses and stored in bulk rolls, individual specimens may exhibit standard "bag marks," small nicks, contact chatter, or surface scuffing from contact with other coins during the minting and rolling process.
• These marks are a natural result of the mass-production process for circulating commemoratives.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for a single uncirculated coin only, supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• Condition Detail: Retains uncirculated details and full original mint bloom. Stored in ideal conditions since original roll acquisition.
• Image Note: All available coins remain in excellent condition for their age and will be in a similar condition to that shown.

About this Coin

Released in late 2005 ahead of the XVIII Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, this commemorative 50c piece holds a special place in Australian numismatic history. The reverse design was selected through a nationwide competition, created by school student Kelly Just to capture the energy and unity of the Games. Sourced directly from long-term stored Armaguard® security rolls, this uncirculated specimen retains full original mint luster and sharp strike details, making it a great addition to any Australian decimal series.