2008 Six Coin Uncirculated Year Set - International Year of Planet Earth

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The General Assembly of the United Nations has declared 2008 the 'International Year of Planet Earth'. Among the key areas of study for the International Year of Planet Earth (IPYE) are aspects of climate change and water resources. As our country struggles with the aftermath of drought, these subjects are especially relevant to the Australian experience.

The Royal Australian Mint has recognised the importance of this year and has adopted the theme for its 2008 Year Sets. The Year Set designs were developed in partnership with Geoscience Australia a peak body for IPYE activities in Australia. In the Uncirculated set, the reverse of the 20 cent piece features powerful images of tsunami, floods, plate movement and salinity reminding us of the impact geological issues have on our survival. In the Proof set, the $1 coin depicts the powerful impact of climate change on all forms of life, the change we effect on the earth, modelling how mineral deposits formed and how the landscape has evolved over millions of years, showing the sediment layers down through to the ground water hidden beneath.

In response to customer demand the Royal Australian Mint has also released a Two Coin Year Set (Uncirculated and Proof) in 2008. The Two Coin Year Sets ensure the availability of the standard circulating and the special themed coins to collectors. The 2008 Two Coin Uncirculated Year Set features the special themed $1 coin and a standard twenty cent piece while the 2008 Two Coin Proof Year Set has a standard $1 coin and the special themed 20c coin.

Complementary to the theme of global warming highlighted during the International Year of Planet Earth is the research into the roles that both polar regions play in global processes. The Royal Australian Mint has also released a Polar Series, which first launched with the issue of the $1 International Polar Year (IPYE) 2007-2008 Uncirculated coin in 2007 and will be followed by the first of three $5 fine silver proof coins in 2008.

Dealers now have the opportunity to sell Year Sets at four different price points. This gives your customers greater choice and you in increased chance of a sale. And with the early sell out of the 2007 products, be sure to stock up early with 2008 product.

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.