2017 50c Uncirculated Coin – Richie Benaud: The Voice of Cricket

2017 50c Uncirculated Coin – Richie Benaud: The Voice of Cricket

Celebrate the enduring legacy of an Australian sporting icon with this official 2017 50c uncirculated coin, honouring the legendary Richie Benaud OBE – "The Voice of Cricket." This legal tender coin immortalises one of Australia's greatest all-rounders and most beloved broadcasters, whose influence on the game resonates worldwide.

Debuting for Australia in 1952, Richie Benaud captained the nation from 1958 to 1964, guiding the team through an era of extraordinary success. With a strictly limited mintage of just 27,500 coins, this issue is a sought-after piece for both cricket enthusiasts and decimal coin collectors.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2017
• Theme: Richie Benaud – The Voice of Cricket
• Reverse Design: Features a detailed portrait of Richie Benaud alongside dynamic cricketing motifs and his signature.
• Obverse Design: Features the 4th definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Composition: Cupro-Nickel (CuNi)
• Mass: 15.55 grams
• Diameter: 31.51 mm (Dodecagonal)
• Mintage: Strictly limited to 27,500 coins
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Legal Tender: Official Australian 50c coin.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N#98618

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin is presented in its official Royal Australian Mint presentation card.

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting sharp design detail and original strike quality. Minor microscopic planchet marks or light factory handling lines consistent with a commercial mint strike may be present.
• Packaging: Supplied flat in its official presentation packaging. Please note that light surface scuffing to the protective capsule or minor wear to the outer card may be present consistent with storage and handling.
• Shelf Wear: The card may show minor signs of wear or corner softening consistent with storage and the age of this release.