A set of frosted proof Australian coins in a hard plastic case. It contains 1c-50c. The set features a commemorative reverse design 50c coin for the 12th Commonwealth games held in Brisbane in 1982.
[.1] The coins are in a sealed plastic case which is clear and does not open. They are secured in green plastic and are visible on both sides. The green plastic has the Australian Coat of Arms embossed on the obverse in gold. The reverse of the case has the embossed lettering 'PROOF COINS' in green and 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT' in gold.
[.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] Polystyrene box in 2 parts to fit the folder. The 2 parts of the box are secured by a strip of fabric.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | N1982.1 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 May 1982 |
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Material
| Cupronickel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer | 1 - Coin case |
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| Card/Paper | 2 - Information card |
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| Polystyrene/Unclassified | 3 - Polystrene box |
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Measurement
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