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50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Bass and Flinders)

Australian 50-cent coin commemorating Bass and Flinders and the bicentenary of the discovery of Bass Strait in 1998. Circulation, BU and proof-set presentations are recorded.

Key details

Issuer: Australia
Period: Dollar (1966-date)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1998
Value: 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Bass and Flinders)
Currency: Australia: Dollar
Series: 200. rocznica odkrycia Cieśniny Bassa
Material: Miedzionikiel
Size: 31.51 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 8

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Dollar (1966-date)
Type: Standard circulation

Catalog description

This Australian 50-cent coin commemorates Bass and Flinders and the bicentenary of the discovery of Bass Strait in 1998. The issue recalls Australia’s maritime history and the importance of coastal exploration. The twelve-sided denomination pairs an exploration theme with a recognisable circulating type. Circulation, BU and proof-set presentations are recorded.

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Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.

Year / date	Variant details
1998	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) BU in Note Printing Australia Set Mintage: 1,000 Catalog reference: (en) BU in Note Printing Australia Set; Printed: 1 000
1998	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) BU in PNC Mintage: 82,004 Catalog reference: (en) BU in PNC; Printed: 82 004
1998	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) BU in PNC Sydney ANDA Mintage: 3,000 Catalog reference: (en) BU in PNC Sydney ANDA; Printed: 3 000

Year / date	Variant details
1998	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) BU in Note Printing Australia Set Mintage: 1,000 Catalog reference: (en) BU in Note Printing Australia Set; Printed: 1 000
1998	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) BU in PNC Mintage: 82,004 Catalog reference: (en) BU in PNC; Printed: 82 004
1998	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) BU in PNC Sydney ANDA Mintage: 3,000 Catalog reference: (en) BU in PNC Sydney ANDA; Printed: 3 000

50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Bass and Flinders)

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