2022 50c Australian Steam Trains Coloured Uncirculated Coins
Discover the romance and thrills of Australia's seam 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 releases 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 a 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.
The program was released as three issues over five months as a great way to encourage new collectors.
QLD - Rail No.6
NSW - South Maitland Railways 10 Class No.25
VIC - Victorian railways R Class R711 'Spirit of Bendigo'
TAS - North Mount Farrell Mint Tramway 'Wee Georgie Wood'
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
Each of the seven uncirculated coins are housed in a presentation card, featuring each iconic steam locomotive in intricate detail.
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sculpted by Jody Clark.
Each coin is issued as Australian Legal Tender.
Denomination : 50c
Quality : Uncirculated
Metal : Cupro Nickel
Weight : 15.55 gms
Diameter : 31.55 mm
Mintage : 20,000 Coins (Each Coin)
Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Official Card
