2018 50c Coin - Ford High Octane - 1969 Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am

2018 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Ford Motorsport Legends: 1969 Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am

Few cars evoke the high-octane excitement of Australian motorsport quite like Allan Moffat’s legendary 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am. Introduced to the Australian circuit to take on local touring cars, this bright red two-door coupe became an untouchable powerhouse, securing an astonishing 101 victories out of 151 starts.

Part of the Ford Motorsport High Octane collection from the Royal Australian Mint, this coin pays tribute to Moffat’s iconic machine—a true American-built muscle car that permanently etched its mark into Australian racing folklore.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2018
• Theme: Ford Motorsport Legends – 1969 Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am
• Denomination: 50c
• Finish: Coloured Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Cupro-Nickel
• Mass: 15.55g
• Diameter: 31.51mm (Dodecagonal)
• Mintage Limit: 20,752 (Total across all 2018 coin formats)
• Obverse Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse Designer: Adam Ball / Royal Australian Mint
• Numista Reference: N# 149082
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Vibrant Reverse Artwork: Designed by Adam Ball, the reverse features a detailed colour-printed rendering of the famous red 1969 Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am in full racing trim.
• Ian Rank-Broadley Obverse: Features the fourth official circulating effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Racing Heritage: Celebrates Allan Moffat’s legendary touring car that dominated Australian tracks throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.
• High Octane Series: One of the core releases in the Royal Australian Mint's "Motor Sport Legends" series celebrating Ford's rich Australian racing legacy.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Coin is in uncirculated condition, capturing sharp relief details and bright original mint colour.
• Official Coincard Packaging: Housed in its original, official Royal Australian Mint themed pop-up style presentation coincard detailing the vehicle's racing accomplishments.
• Packaging & Storage Wear: Please note that the presentation card may exhibit minor shelf wear, subtle corner softening, or light handling marks consistent with storage since 2018.