PROOF COIN SET, Australia

N1989.1.1-3

A set of frosted proof Australian coins in a hard plastic case. It contains a 1c-$2 coin. The coins feature new reverse designs for the 50c and $1 coins included in this set.
[.1] Vinyl folder with velvet like finish. The coins are in a sealed plastic case which is clear and does not open. They are secured in red plastic and are visible on both sides. The red plastic has the Australian Coat of Arms and the lettering 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT' written in gold. Both sides of the folder have a plastic 'wallet'. The left side contains an information booklet. The case is in a beige foxed(?) vinyl folder with a velvet like finish. The Australian Coat of Arms and 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT' are impressed on the front of the folder.
[.2] Information booklet. Inside there are descriptions of the designs on the coins and details of the designers. The back of the card provides coin specific details including weight and composition.
[.3] Gold coloured card box to fit the folder.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: N1989.1.1-3
Accession Date: 23 Jan 1989

Material

Aluminium-bronze/Metal0 - Whole
Cupronickel/Metal0 - Whole
Copper/Metal0 - Whole
Vinyl/Synthetic/Polymer1 - Vinyl Coin folder
Paper/Paper2 - Information booklet
Card/Paper3 - Card box

Measurement

length170mm
width118mm
height24mm
length183mm
width125mm
height28mm

 


 

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