2019 50c "International Year of Indigenous Languages" - Uncirculated (Ex-RAM Bag)

2019 50c "International Year of Indigenous Languages" - Uncirculated (Ex-RAM Bag)

Single Uncirculated 50c coin struck to circulating standard by the Royal Australian Mint. Salvaged directly from an original official Royal Australian Mint security bag and supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.

Coin Specifications

• 2019 50c Commemorative Coin celebrating the International Year of Indigenous Languages.
• Historical Significance: Developed in collaboration with AIATSIS to acknowledge the richness of Australia’s unique Indigenous languages and the ongoing efforts to preserve them.
• Reverse Design: An intricate typographic design featuring 14 different translations for "language" from various Indigenous Australian languages, designed by Aleksandra Stokic.
• Ex-RAM Security Bag Specimen: Sourced directly from official Royal Australian Mint security bags and carefully stored in ideal conditions since release, ensuring the coin has never entered commercial circulation.
• Obverse Design: Features the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Condition Standard: Struck to circulating standard by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N# 165417.
• Mintage Information: Total circulating mintage of 2,000,000 (2.0 million) struck by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Technical Specs: Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), 15.55g weight, 31.51mm dodecagonal shape.

⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING:

• While this is an official Mint-bagged coin, it is not guaranteed to be in flawless grade.
• As these coins were struck on high-speed production presses and stored in bulk security bags, individual specimens may exhibit standard "bag marks," small nicks, contact chatter, or surface scuffing from contact with other coins during the bagging process.
• These marks are a natural result of the mass-production process for circulating commemoratives.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for a single uncirculated coin only, supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• Condition Detail: Sourced directly from a sealed RAM security bag and handled with numismatic care.
• Image Note: Images reflect the condition of the coins available; all examples are in a similar "ex-bag" uncirculated condition.

About this Coin

The 2019 "Indigenous Languages" 50c is highly regarded for its educational and cultural impact. The design serves as a permanent record of Australia's linguistic heritage, inviting collectors to explore the meanings behind the featured words. Because of its low mintage of 2 million—roughly a tenth of a standard 50c production year—it is rarely found in change in high-grade condition and is an essential key coin for modern decimal collectors.