Description
The 2006 Royal Australian Mint eight coin proof set showcases Australian coin designs and is minted in a beautiful proof finish.
The mint set celebrates 40 years of Australian decimal currency and the Royal Australian Mint has released an eight coin mint set: Two dollars, One dollar, "Round" Fifty cents, Twenty cents, Ten cents, Five cents, Two cents and One cent pieces
For the first time since 1966, the Fifty cent coin appears in its original round form, minted with a silver metal content of 80%.
The round silver 50c coin is ONLY available in the PROOF set
The One cent and Two cents - bronze coins are featured in the 2006 mint set for the first time since 1991 when they were removed from Australian circulating coins. The designs on the 2006 coins are the original 1966 designs representing the Australian Fauna and celebrate the 40 years of Australian decimal currency. The 2006 One cent and Two cent pieces were not released for general circulation and can only be obtained in the 2006 mint sets
The designs on the 2006 coins are the original 1966 designs representing the Australian Fauna
This set is the perfect collectible item and also an affordable gift for children born in 2006