{"product_id":"2024-50c-coloured-uncirculated-coin-in-card-50th-anniversary-of-countdown","title":"2024 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin in Card - 50th Anniversary of Countdown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/PACKING_SLIP_LOGO.png?v=1703545409\" alt=\"Loose Change Coins Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 50c 50th Anniversary of Countdown Coloured Uncirculated Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate half a century of Australia’s most iconic music television program with this vibrant commemorative 50c coin. First airing on the ABC in 1974, \u003cstrong\u003eCountdown\u003c\/strong\u003e became a Sunday night ritual for millions, launching the careers of local legends like Kylie Minogue, AC\/DC, and John Farnham, while introducing international superstars like ABBA and Madonna to Australian audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosted by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eIan \"Molly\" Meldrum\u003c\/strong\u003e, the show’s influence on the Australian music industry and the rise of the music video remains unparalleled even decades after its final episode in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Years of Countdown (1974–2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the famous Countdown logo on a retro television set, bursting with stars, music notes, and a psychedelic tunnel of multicoloured shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the official effigy of \u003cstrong\u003eHis Majesty King Charles III\u003c\/strong\u003e by Daniel Thorne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupro-Nickel (CuNi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.55 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.51 mm (Dodecagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coloured Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strictly limited to 50,000 coins worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegal Tender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Australian 50c coin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.numista.com\/435956\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNumista N#435956\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Presentation Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is presented in its official Royal Australian Mint presentation card, featuring archival imagery and historical context from the show’s 563-episode run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncirculated Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting sharp design detail and original strike quality. Minor microscopic planchet marks or light factory handling lines consistent with a commercial mint strike may be present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToning:\u003c\/strong\u003e As is characteristic of cupro-nickel coins, \u003cstrong\u003esome natural toning or minor spotting may be present\u003c\/strong\u003e due to original packaging materials and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Capsule Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied in its official presentation card and protective capsule. Please note that light surface scuffing or minor wear to the protective capsule or presentation card may be present consistent with handling and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e The presentation card may show minor signs of wear or corner softening consistent with storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49115963195639,"sku":"11659","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/N_435956_4.jpg?v=1791000591","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/2024-50c-coloured-uncirculated-coin-in-card-50th-anniversary-of-countdown","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}