A set of frosted proof Australian coins in a hard plastic case. It contains a 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and $1 coin. This set commemorates the International Year of Peace and the $1 coin has a commemorative reverse.
[.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 the Australian Coat of Arms and 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT' embossed in a gold colour on the front.
[.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] Brown packing cardboard.
[.4] White card box with the Royal Australian Mint logo on the front.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | N1987.1.1-4 |
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| Accession Date: | 30 Nov 1987 |
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Material
| Cupronickel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Vinyl/Synthetic/Polymer | 1 - Vinyl coin folder |
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| Card/Paper | 2 - Information card |
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| Card/Paper | 3 - Cardboard packing |
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| Cardboard/Paper | 4 - Card box |
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Measurement
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