A set of frosted proof Australian coins in a hard plastic case. It contains a 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $1 coin.
[.1] Vinyl folder. The coins are in a sealed plastic case which is clear and does not open. They are secured in blue plastic and are visible on both sides. The blue plastic has the Australian Coat of Arms and the lettering 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT' written in silver. This case is in a blue vinyl folder with a press stud fastening button on the front. The Australian Coat of Arms and 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT' are embossed in a gold colour on the front of the folder.
[.2] Information card. This card is folded, with the Australian Coat of Arms, 'PROOF COIN SET' and 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT, CANBERRA' on the cover. Inside there are descriptions of the animals on the coins and details of the designers. The back of the card provides coin specific details including weight and composition.
[.3] Compliment card from the Controller of the Royal Australian Mint, J.C. Joslin.
[.4] Brown card box with the Royal Australian Mint logo on the front.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | N1985.429 |
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| Accession Date: | 24 Jul 1985 |
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Material
| Cupronickel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Vinyl/Synthetic/Polymer | 1 - Vinyl coin folder |
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Measurement
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