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2017 Royal Australian Mint Six Coin PROOF Year Set - Effigy of an Era

SKU:2017PS
$99.95 AUD
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  • Vendor:

    Royal Australian Mint

  • Type:

    Proof Year Sets

Description

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

  • Mintage: 18,207

DETAILS

One constant among all Australian coins since 1953 has been the likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, appearing on the obverse side of our coin currency. Along with the current standard design 2017 proof coins in this set, the Royal Australian Mint is proud to offer this prestigious annual collection featuring the portraits of Her Majesty on the packaging which have adorned Australian coins since decimal currency was introduced in 1966.

While it is not mandatory under Australian currency law to use the obverse design selected for British currency, it has evolved as a traditional practice rooted in our colonial past. Heading into its 19th year of circulation, Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will equal the run of designer Arnold Machin OBE RA, his effigy of Her Majesty circulated from 1966-1984. 

The first effigy of Her Majesty to appear on Australian coins was produced by Mary Gillick, her calm portrayal of Her Majesty in contrast to the prior styles of effigy in use won her support at the Royal Mint, with the effigy being introduced in 1953. See all four effigies of Her Majesty reproduced on the outer packaging of this set

  • Two Dollar,- $2 – Metal AlBr, Mass 6.6 grams Diameter 20.5 mm,
  • One Dollar, – $1 – Metal AlBr, Mass 9.0 grams, Diameter  25.0 mm
  • Fifty Cent, – 50c – Metal CuNi, Mass 15.55 grams, Diameter  31.51 mm
  • Twenty Cent, – 20c – Metal CuNi Mass 11.3 grams Diameter 28.52 mm,
  • Ten Cent – 10c Metal CuNi, Mass 5.65 grams, Diameter 23.6 mm
  • Five Cent,  – 5c Metal CuNi, Mass 2.83 grams, Diameter19.41 mm.

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.