2013 50 Cent Coin - Bathurst Endurance Race
2013 50 Cent Coin - Bathurst Endurance Race
Issued by the Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, to mark the 50th anniversary of endurance car racing at the Mount Panorama circuit, Bathurst. The uncirculated coin is encapsulated on a coloured card containing information about the race and the coin.
It is interesting to note that the October, 2012 event is marked by a coin bearing a 2013 year date. The reason for this is unclear. An explanation may be that the mint was already striking 50 cent circulation coins dated 2013, and simply utilised one of the already available obverse working dies.
A renowned sporting venue, the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit attracts sporting fans from around Australia and the world. The 1,000 kilometre touring car race held in October each year, known as 'the great race', is widely regarded as the pinnacle of Australian motor sport cardboard holder featuring an image of the Mount Panorama Circuit pit straight.
Mintage: 30,094