Tuesday, November 13, 2012

2013 50 c Uncirculated Coin - 50th Anniversary of Surfing Australia



The Royal Australian Mint is offering this 2013 50 c Uncirculated Coin - 50th Anniversary of Surfing Australia

With around 2.5 million recreational surfers taking advantage of Australia's vast coastline, surfing can truly be called a national pastime. Thrust into popularity by Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku in 1914, surfing became the realm of the young and adventurous. Recent generations have seen it become a serious professional sport and cultural icon.

Accompanying surfing's rise to prominence was Surfing Australia, established fifty years ago to guide and promote the development of Australian surfing. Since then the organisation has represented the sport locally and internationally through surf schools, development programs, camps, coaching and sponsorships.

This commemorative 50c coin is housed in innovative, self-supporting packaging and is a colourful creation that will brighten up any collection.

Denomination
Metal
Mass
Diameter
Finish
Mintage
Designer
50c
Cu/Nickel
15.55g
31.51mm
Uncirculated
Unlimited
A.Stokic

Sunday, November 4, 2012

2012 Young Collectors Animal Athletes – Rhinoceros Beetle $1 Coin - The Perth Mint, Australia

  • Rhinoceros Beetle Reverse Design
  • Limited Mintage – 7,500
  • Australian Legal Tender $1 Coin
  • Colourful Presentation Card
  • Fourth Release in the Series 

Rhinoceros Beetle Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse portrays two Rhinoceros Beetles set against a coloured rainforest background.  The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and monetary denomination are also incorporated in the design.

Limited Mintage

Only 7,500 coins will be released by The Perth Mint.

Australian Legal Tender $1 Coin

Struck by The Perth Mint from aluminium bronze, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and 2012 year-date appear on the coin’s obverse.

Colourful Presentation Card

A great gift for any budding young collector, the coin is housed in an illustrated and informative presentation card.