PROOF COIN SET, Australia

N1985.7

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 Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: N1985.7
Accession Date: 1 Jan 1985

Material

Bronze/Metal0 - Whole
Cupronickel/Metal0 - Whole
Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer1 - Coin case
Card/Paper2 - Information card
Polystyrene/Unclassified3 - Polystrene box

Measurement

length82mm
width139mm
height13mm
length69mmFolded
width128mm
length101mm
width157mm
height32mm

 


 

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