2018 50c Coin - Holden High Octane - 1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS 350

2018 Holden High Octane - 1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS 350: An Aussie Icon

• Celebrates the legendary Holden HT Monaro GTS 350, a true Australian muscle car that defied American dominance in racing.
• Purpose-built to take on Mustangs and Camaros, Norm Beechey's mighty Monaro made history in the 1970 Australian Touring Car Championship.
• This all-Australian beast, with its locally developed V8, became the first Holden and first locally produced car to clinch the ATCC title.

The Birth of a Legend

• Technical rule changes in 1970 paved the way for suspension, brake, body, and weight distribution upgrades, giving the Monaro its winning edge.
• Beechey's four podium finishes from seven rounds secured both his second ATCC title and a place in racing lore for this iconic car.
• The Monaro GTS 350's success ignited a legacy of championship-winning Holdens.

Coin Specifications

• Denomination: 50c
• Year: 2018
• Metal Content: CuNi
• Mass: 15.55g
• Diameter: 31.51mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Maximum Mintage: 30,000
• Packaging: Card
• Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
• Reverse Designer: A. Ball

Own a piece of Australian automotive history with this commemorative coin!

Important Note: Minor wear is present on the outer folder.