1991 Royal Australian Mint Eight Coin PROOF Year Set - 25 Years of Decimal Currency

Description

Features

• Commemorating 25 years since the changeover to decimal currency in Australia 
• Features the unique 50c coin depicting a Rams Head, a design used for Australian Pre-Decimal shilling until 1964
• Housed in original RAM packaging 
• Mintage of 64,422 

Details

February 14th 1966, for many Australian's a date they will never forget. For it was on this day, C-Day, Australia converted from pounds, shillings an dpence to Dollars and Cents. 25 years later, after Australia's coversion to decimal currency, the Royal Australian Mint celebrated the occassion with this coin set that includes a special commemorative 50c coin and the final issue of the 1c and 2c coins.

Specifications 

• Denomination: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2
• Metal Content: Br, Br, CuNi, CuNi, CuNi, CuNi, AlBr, AlBr
• Mass: 2.60g, 5.20g, 2.83g, 5.65g, 11.30g, 15.55g, 9.00g, 6.60g
• Diameter: 17.53mm, 21.59mm, 19.53mm, 23.72mm, 28.65mm, 31.65mm, 25.12mm, 20.62mm
• Finish: Proof
• Packaging: A small tan RAM folder, housing a clear acrylic display case, with the coins set in a tan plastic insert

Please Note: These are second-hand collectables and may contain scratches, creases, marks, toning or other minor damage. Feel free to ask for photos before purchasing.