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2010 Royal Australian Mint - 150th Running of the Melbourne Cup - Uncirculated 50c coin in card

SKU:2010-50-MELB
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  • Vendor:

    Royal Australian Mint

  • Type:

    Carded Coins

Description

Features

  • Celebrating the 150th Running of the Melbourne Cup
  • Struck to the RAM's uncirculated standard 
  • Mintage of 49,785

Details

In spite of its humble beginnings, this race has grown to become one of the biggest annual sporting events in Australia and one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The 1861 race had seventeen starters and was run before a crowd of 4000 spectators. Today, it is broadcast to an audience of around 700 million people worldwide.
The Melbourne Cup has become such an integral part of Australian culture that it is almost impossible to imagine the country without it. Since 1861, the world’s greatest 3200 meter handicap horse-race has been run every November.  

The reverse of this uncirculated coin captures the pivotal moment of riders and horses crossing the winning post. 

Specifications

  • Denomination: 50c
  • Metal Content: CuNi
  • Mass: 15.55g
  • Diameter: 31.51mm
  • Finish: Uncirculated 
  • Packaging: The coin is housed in a small greyscale card with a majestic thoroughbred charging across the card

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.