A set of frosted proof Australian coins in a hard plastic case. It contains 1c-50c.
[.1] 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 embossed on the obverse in silver. The reverse of the case has the embossed lettering 'PROOF COIN' in blueand 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT' in silver.
[.2] Information booklet. The front depicts the Australian Coat of Arms in silver and 'PROOF COIN SET/ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT, CANBERRA'. 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 partially secured by adhesive tape.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | N1983.1 |
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| Accession Date: | 22 Jun 1983 |
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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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