2022 50c CuNi Coloured Uncirculated Carded Coin – VIC Victorian Railways R Class R/11 'Spirit of Bendigo'

Description

Discover the romance and thrills of Australia's steam history with this exciting 2022 50c Coloured Uncirculated Seven-coin Set by the Royal Australian Mint, which brings together seven iconic locomotives celebrating the golden age of Australian steam. With three release over five months the collection can be kept in a beautiful and informative folder as a treasured keepsake to Australia's rail history.

For more than century Australia was steam powered as our wide brown land was opened up and made accessible like never before. Each state had their own railway and Program will be released as three issues over five months as a great way to encourage new collectors:

November 2021 Release:

• Coin in Card: QLD - Queensland Rail A10 No.6
• Collection Folder (including first coin)

January 2022 Release:

• Coin in Card: NSW - South Maitland Railways 10 Class No.25
• Coin in Card: VIC - Victorian Railways R Class R/11 'Spirit of Bendigo'
• Coin in Card: TAS - Nth Mount Farrell Mine Tramway 'Wee Georgie Wood'

March 2022 Release:

• SA - South Australian Railways 500 Class NO.504 'Tom Barr Smith'
• WA - Western Australian Railways W Class W945 'Banksiadale'
• The Commonwealth Railways NM Class NM25

Features:

• Seven coloured uncirculated coins in presentation cards featuring each iconic steam locomotive in intricate detail
  
• Program released as three issues over five months
• Design one also available in a stunning collector folder ready to house all seven coins in card.
• The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark
• Australian legal tender
  

NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination 50c
Year 2022
Metal content CuNi
Mass 15.55 g
Diameter 31.55 mm
Finish Uncirculated
Product 100mm x 60mm
Product Mass 26g
Maximum mintage 20,000
Packaging Coin in card
Obverse designer J. Clark
Reverse designer A. Stokic

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.