2018 50c Coin - Ford High Octane - 1971 XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III

2018 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Ford Motorsport Legends: 1971 XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III

It is impossible to discuss Australian motorsport history without mentioning the legendary 1971 XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III. While the muscle car era of the 1960s set the stage, the "arms race" between Ford, Holden, and Chrysler culminated in this cultural icon—the fastest four-door sedan in the world at the time of its release.

Part of the Ford Motorsport High Octane collection from the Royal Australian Mint, this coin pays tribute to the "sledgehammer" that dominated Bathurst 1971 with a famous 1-2-3 finish, forever cementing its status as a true motor sport legend.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2018
• Theme: Ford Motorsport Legends – 1971 XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III
• 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# 149083
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Vibrant Reverse Artwork: Designed by Adam Ball, the reverse features a detailed colour-printed depiction of the XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III in track red.
• Ian Rank-Broadley Obverse: Features the fourth official circulating effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Performance Heritage: Celebrates the ultimate iteration of the XY series, powered by the 351 cubic-inch Cleveland V8 that dominated Australian tracks and roads.
• 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 presentation coincard.
• Packaging & Storage Wear: Please note that the outer presentation folder/card may exhibit minor wear consistent with age and storage since 2018.