{"product_id":"2009-20c-international-year-of-astronomy-ex-mint-set-specimen","title":"2009 20c \"International Year of Astronomy\" — Ex-Mint Set Specimen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/LooseChangeCoins-Invoice-310x90_5e226044-598a-4c5e-9a74-711ce6a76d1c_480x480.png?v=1567301807\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2009 20c \"International Year of Astronomy\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eEx-Mint Set Specimen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle \u003cb\u003eUncirculated (Ex-Mint Set)\u003c\/b\u003e coin, sourced directly from an official 2009 Royal Australian Mint (RAM) Uncirculated Year Set. Supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2009 20c Commemorative Coin\u003c\/b\u003e celebrating the United Nations \u003cb\u003eInternational Year of Astronomy (IYA)\u003c\/b\u003e and marking 400 years since Galileo Galilei first used an astronomical telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) release exclusive to collector sets — this unique design was \u003cb\u003enever issued into general circulation\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e Struck to \u003cb\u003eUncirculated standard\u003c\/b\u003e by the Royal Australian Mint, capturing sharp design details and strong original surface brilliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Features stargazers observing a detailed celestial star chart against the night sky, symbolising humanity's enduring exploration of the cosmos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the 4th portrait of \u003cb\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb\u003eIan Rank-Broadley\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComprehensive Mintage Breakdown:\u003c\/b\u003e Total overall mintage of just \u003cb\u003e56,952\u003c\/b\u003e across all set releases (50,957 in standard BU Year Sets, plus 5,995 total across special ANDA Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and WMF Berlin show sets).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), 11.30g weight, 28.52mm diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for a \u003cb\u003esingle uncirculated Ex-Mint Set coin only\u003c\/b\u003e, supplied in a protective Mylar flip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e As an Ex-Mint Set specimen, it has never entered commercial circulation and retains its original mint lustre and crisp relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImage Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Images reflect the exact coin available for purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Coin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 \"International Year of Astronomy\" 20c is a highly prized milestone release for modern decimal collectors. Because the Royal Australian Mint issued this specific design exclusively within official uncirculated collector sets, it was completely withheld from general circulation. With an extremely low total production run of under 57,000 coins across all standard and special show releases combined, securing this single Ex-Mint Set specimen offers the ideal solution for date-run completionists seeking a pristine, set-exclusive key issue without purchasing the full carded set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51076807885047,"sku":"N#19314-UNC","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/N_19314_1.jpg?v=1787881189","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/2009-20c-international-year-of-astronomy-ex-mint-set-specimen","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}