Description: 1970 AUSTRALIA CAPTAIN COOK BICENTENARY 50 CENT SPECIMEN RED COIN UNC + RAM CASE. Features IssuerAustralia QueenElizabeth II (1952-2022) TypeCirculating commemorative coin Year1970 Value50 Cents (0.50 AUD) CurrencyDollar (1966-date) CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) Weight15.55 g Diameter31.51 mm Thickness3 mm ShapeDodecagonal (12-sided) TechniqueMilled OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ NumberN# 6178 ReferencesKM# 69, Schön# 58 Commemorative issue 200th Anniversary of Cook's Australian Voyage Obverse 2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Script: Latin Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1970 Designer: Arnold Machin Reverse Bust of Captain Cook at left, map of Australia at right. Script: Latin Lettering: 1770 James Cook SD FIFTY CENTS Designer: Stuart Devlin Edge 12 Sided Smooth 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait - Captain Cook) - obverse Mint Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1970) Comments The Royal Australian Mint issued this 50 cent coin, the first commemorative coin of the decimal era, in 1970 to celebrate the bicentenary of the navigation of Australia’s east coast by Captain James Cook. It was included in the UNC and Proof Year sets for 1970. Specimen coins were in red casing. KBC Antiques & Collectibles terms "Photos are of the actual coin you are purchasing and will receive" YES, WE DO COMBINE POSTAGE FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES. We are very happy to combine multiple items to save on postage. If you are purchasing multiple items please wait for a combined invoice with combined postage costs before paying. You must contact us first before purchasing. PAYMENT METHODS: Within Australia: We accept PayPal & Bank Deposit (The method displayed on the platform buying from) If you choose to pay via Bank Deposit please send a message for bank details PLEASE QUOTE YOUR EBAY USER NAME AS REFERENCE. Overseas Buyers: We accept the method on the selling platform or contact us. Title does not pass until payment is made in full and all funds have been cleared. Please contact us for details. Shipping Within Australia: * Regular Post: Only for tracked items: All items posted via regular mail have no cover. (delivery within 3-10 working days) tracking is added on eBay if utilised eBay payment method otherwise express must be picked . All items will have tracking NO EXCEPTIONs * Registered Post: All items posted via registered mail which covers your item to the value of $100. Additional insurance can be arranged on request at an extra charge. All items over $1000 will include insurance to the value of the item (delivery within 2-6 working days determined by Aust Post ) Overseas Buyers: * International Standard : tracked-no signature: All items are posted via Australia Post which provides a tracking number (delivery within 5-20 working days). We do combine postage, we only charge one postage cost, all other items purchased within will be shipped together at no extra cost. All loose coins are sealed in a 2x2 Non plasticized coin flip, with full attribution & provenance where applicable or in original package or packaging described in comments. All items are correctly wrapped to ensure safety and delivery of your order. ****** NOTE ****** Raw coins ungraded NOTE : Grading At KBC will grade according to international standards set out by Rennicks, American Numismatic Association, and various international bodies. All grades are subjective and KBC is not held liable for any change of mind. Please ensure you make your own judgement on the grade of any coins that are “ RAW “. Raw is a coin / note that is not graded by and contained in sealed holder by a international body (PCGS, NGC, ANDA examples ) or issued by a official mint (ie RAM, PERTH MINT, International mints.) At KBC we are members of the Australian Numismatic Dealers Association ANDA, American Numismatic Association ANA , PCGS and NGC and other numismatic associations. Please refer to grading on our website or contact for any questions. At KBC we are qualified to issues certification of authenticity and value based on our expertise for RAW coins/notes (a coin or note in no package) that will have the value paid for insurance purposes. All items over $500 in value will come with a Free KBC COA or can be purchased for any item for additional $25. - please contact if required We are happy to answer any questions and send more photos or arrange for inspection if buyers request. Please ensure you are satisfied with your own determination of the product grade. Items are non refundable based on change of mind. All products come under the Australian consumers charter of rights and obligations and legal requirements under respective legislation
Price: 29.99 AUD
Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW
End Time: 2025-01-14T11:57:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13.52 AUD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Coin Type: Decimal
Pattern: Yes
Composition: Cu/Ni
Year: 1970
Era: 1970s
Proof: No
Country: Australia
Fineness: 0.75
Featured Refinements: 50 Cent Coin
Region of Origin: Australia
Modified Item: No
Colour: BN