2019 50c Coin - International Year of Indigenous Languages - Uncirculated

2019 50c "International Year of Indigenous Languages"

Single uncirculated coin, recently removed from an original Royal Australian Mint (RAM) security bag. 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.
• Condition Standard: Struck to Circulating standard by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Reverse Design: An intricate typographic design featuring 14 different translations for "language" from various Indigenous Australian languages.
• Obverse Design: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley (Note: A small number of collector-only editions featured the Jody Clark portrait).
• Mintage: This commemorative issue has a mintage of 2.0 million.

⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING:

• While this is an official Mint-bagged coin, it is not guaranteed to be in perfect condition.
• As these coins were struck on circulation presses and stored in bulk security bags, individual specimens may exhibit standard "bag marks," small nicks, 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 Note: 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 a essential "key" for modern decimal collectors.