2006 50c Coin - XVIII Commonwealth Games - Weightlifting

2006 50c Uncirculated Coin – XVIII Commonwealth Games: Weightlifting:

Celebrate the strength and power of Weightlifting at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games with this commemorative 50 cent coin from the Royal Australian Mint. This coin honours the incredible displays of athleticism by weightlifters during the Games, where Australia topped the medal table in a closely contested competition against India and Canada.

The reverse design captures the raw power of the sport, depicting a weightlifter successfully raising the barbells over their head.

Key Features and Design:

• Sporting Tribute: One of the highly collectable "Sports of the Games" series issued for the XVIII Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne.
• Reverse Design: An evocative artist's impression of a weightlifter by Wojciech Pietranik, featuring the official Melbourne 2006 logo.
• Obverse Design: Features the 4th definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Uncirculated Finish: Struck in cupro-nickel to the Mints high uncirculated standard.
• Limited Release: Only 22,332 units were issued in this specific individual coin card format.

Specifications:

• Year of Issue: 2006
• Denomination: 50c
• Metal: Cupro-Nickel
• Mass: 15.55g
• Diameter: 31.51mm (Dodecagonal)
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 22,332 (Total Mintage: 37,332)
  
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Numista Ref: N# 58747

Condition and Presentation:

• Condition: This coin remains in uncirculated condition, as issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Presentation: Housed in its original official Royal Australian Mint presentation card.
• Condition Note: While the coin itself is in uncirculated condition, please note that minor scuffing may be present on the protective coin capsule, and the card may show minor wear consistent with its age and storage.
• Authenticity: All coins are supplied in their original official packaging to ensure their long-term value and provenance.