2018 50c Coin - Ford High Octane - 1977 XC Falcon Hardtop

2018 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Ford Motorsport Legends: 1977 XC Falcon Hardtop

Celebrate the track-dominating legacy of the iconic 1977 Ford Falcon XC Hardtop with this official 2018 50c coloured uncirculated coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Built specifically for Australian racing dominance, the XC Hardtop evolved from the XA/XB series and featured wide tires paired with a roaring 351 cubic-inch V8 engine producing around 500 horsepower.

Part of the Ford Motorsport High Octane collection, this coin commemorates Allan Moffat and Colin Bond's historic 1-2 formation finish at Bathurst in 1977—a legendary moment that permanently etched the XC Hardtop into Australian motorsport folklore.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2018
• Theme: Ford Motorsport Legends – 1977 XC Falcon Hardtop
• 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# 149559
• 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 1977 XC Falcon Hardtop in full blue-and-white factory racing livery.
• Ian Rank-Broadley Obverse: Features the fourth official circulating effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Motorsport Pedigree: Celebrates the pinnacle of Ford's 1970s Australian muscle car era, which directly inspired the creation of the legendary Ford Falcon Cobra.
• 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.