2024 50c 50 Years of Countdown (MS68)

Coin Specifications

• Name: 2024 50c 50 Years of Countdown (MS68)
• Denomination: 50c
• Year: 2024
• Grading Service: PCGS
• Holder Type: PCGS Gold Shield
• Grade: MS68
• Certification #: 56858272
• Mintage: 50,000

Why it’s a must-have: Celebrate half a century of Australia’s most iconic music television program with this pristine MS68 specimen.

First airing on the ABC in 1974, Countdown became a Sunday night ritual for millions, launching the careers of local legends while introducing international superstars like ABBA and Madonna to Australian audiences. Hosted by the legendary Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, 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.

The reverse design features the famous Countdown logo on a retro television set, bursting with stars, music notes, and a psychedelic tunnel of multicoloured shapes. The obverse features the new effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne.

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