Australian 50 Cent Proof Collection

[Rusty]

I have posted these on the Aussie Coin Forum previously, but for the benefit of our overseas friends they are here. I must thank Brissyboy for initial guidance and advice with relation to the coins that are in there. There are some coins that are not in this set, but exist in the Fine Silver Sets on display in my glass fronted cupboard, as it would be a crying shame to release them from the nice wooden surrounds they were first put into. The 1966 set is on its way as I write this.







I especially enjoy the Selectively gold plated 2006 varieties. I hope you do as well. Most of these coins were taken from Proof sets, and some of them are the Silver Proofs. It's a pity that Dansco don't do the 16 coin blank pages separately as the ones in this set were taken from an album and the printing was removed with Kerosene as necessary. Blank 16 coin pages could allow me to label them with clear tape/black writing and make the set nicer. Ah well. Cheers.

[Humpybong]

What can I say!  As an aussie....."bloody fantastic"

[tyjulie]

great coins
have had the pleasure of seeing these coins
thought about doing a runner
but then decided i could not do that to rusty

[Madspec]

Beautiful set of coins,makes one's mouth water seeing such a set of proof coins.


madspec

[dustin43160]

wow very nice collection!!

[Triggersmob]

What a beaut set. I just learned something. I didn't know there was a 1989 Captain Cook 50c.

[Rusty]

What a beaut set. I just learned something. I didn't know there was a 1989 Captain Cook 50c.

Hi Triggersmob,
The 1989 Captain Cook coin is a Silver proof that was part of a " 1989 Masterpieces in Silver "  set that also included the 1989 dated Silver Jubilee coin, the 1989 dated Royal Wedding coin, the 1989 dated Commonwealth Games coin and the 1989 dated Bicentennial coin, all Silver proofs. Cheers.

[Topher]

I wondered why I saw the "same" coin twice.  I thought they had different looks to them and suspected some were silver and others cupro-nickel.

[ElleKitty]

*sighs, drools.*  That's the exact set that I'm going for, but instead of getting proof issues, I'm extremely happy with uncirculated, or near uncirculated specimens of the coins issued for circulation. 

I do have that 1973 coin in proof, sitting on the shelf right infront of me, displayed though.   The Aussie 50 cent coin is a magnificent piece of art.

[Hermit]

Wow, a whole $33 worth! 

Seriously, that's very impressive.

[TwoShadows]

And ALWAYS keep in mind the free storage service I offer right here in Indiana!!!

[Rusty]

And ALWAYS keep in mind the free storage service I offer right here in Indiana!!!

HAHAHA. Well that is hospitality for you.    I will have to consider your generous offer. 

[Rusty]

*sighs, drools.*  That's the exact set that I'm going for, but instead of getting proof issues, I'm extremely happy with uncirculated, or near uncirculated specimens of the coins issued for circulation. 

I do have that 1973 coin in proof, sitting on the shelf right infront of me, displayed though.   The Aussie 50 cent coin is a magnificent piece of art.

Hi Elle,
I have an UNC set of the 50 cents as well taken from mint sets etc. Later tonight, our time, I will try and put them up in another thread. I like the 50 cent and one dolloar coins for the varieties available. Cheers.

[Humpybong]

Don't let these overseas people bluff you Rusty......we need to keep these beautiful coins here in Australia.

 

[dustin43160]

Don't let these overseas people bluff you Rusty......we need to keep these beautiful coins here in Australia.

 

now why would ya do that?? maybe the want to explore they can all come to my house hehe

[AuldFartte]

Oh, wow!!! Those are awesome! Terrific collection.

[CoinCrusader42]

Great coins!!

My 50 Cent Piece collection is almost complete.  Of course, they aren't proofs.

I am close to finishing both the 50 and 20 Cent Piece collections, and then will start in on other Aussie denominations.

 

[Rusty]

Thanks to fellow round table persons for the comments made.
Coincrusader42, I have an UNC set that I will post pitures of now in another thread. Maybe it will help you out. Cheers.

[scoutjim99]

Wow I normally enjoy business strikes VS proofs but in this case wow i hope i do not get any drool on them