2018 50c AC/DC 45 Years of Thunder Coloured Uncirculated Coin

2018 50c AC/DC 45 Years of Thunder Coloured Uncirculated CoinAustralians take pride in supporting those of us who work hard to chase their passions, especially those whose passion takes them to the world stage.With dozens of hits spanning over four decades, almost every Australian has at least one Acca Dacca tune that gets their toe-tapping. The Royal Australian Mint celebrates this impressive milestone with an exciting numismatic release.On the occasion of Australia's premier rock band AC/DC turning 45 in 2018, the Royal Australian Mint has release the first ever nickel plated coin. Not only black, this innovative coin is also minted on the Mint's sought-after triangular blank.The Royal Australian Mint proudly celebrates AC/DC's impressive milestone with this electrifying numismatic release.The music of AC/DC has entertained Australians far and wide as this hard-working band gigged relentlessly across the nation after forming in the early 1970's.Eager fans happily gathered in bars, clubs, pubs and band rooms across Australia to watch their favourite new rock band slam out shows of intense energy and skilled craft. Perhaps what would not have been anticipated by audiences at the time, was that the music and lyrics they were witnessing would evolve beyond imagination into a living cultural legacy, not just in Australia but around the world. Their songs went on to be covered by a variety of admiring contemporaries, featured in movies, and performed on the theatrical stage.During this exciting anniversary for the bank that has achieved impressive feats, the Royal Australian Mint is pleased to announce that AC/DC can add legal tender status to their accolades.The coin commemorates the formation of Australia's greatest rock band in AC/DC in 1973.This product is officially licensed AC/DC merchandise.Layered coin design features design elements from AC/DC's first album, as well as more recent releases, and the famous high voltage logos.Featuring innovative colour print technology, this coin is prepared meticulously to the Royal Australian Mint's uncirculated standard.Each coin is issued as Australian Legal Tender, the coin's obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed and sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley.Presented in a blister packed presentation card, this non-circulating legal tender coin has a limited mintage of 30,000.Denomination : 50cMetal :              Cupro NickelWeight :           15.55 gramsDiameter :        31.51 mmMintage :          30,000Authenticity :    Royal Australian Mint Official PackagingNOTE : Not available for International Shipping - Please contact the dealer in your country.