1998 Australia Beauty -- Classic Design In Proof Strike!

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brg5658 Pillar of the Community United States 627 Posts	Posted 07/27/2012 1:49 pm This coin recently arrived from a seller in Australia. I have wanted one for a long time, but they are basically impossible to find from USA sellers. This comes from the 1998 Masterpieces in Silver -- Coins of the 20th Century - Milestones set. The full set consists of 8 pieces with denominations of 20 cents, and a 9th piece with denomination of 50 cents. They were minted in 99.9% silver, and released with a limited mintage of only 15,000 complete sets. I purchased just this coin from a seller on ebay who sells the individual coins from the sets. The reverse is struck from a modified die used to produce the 1934-35 Victoria/Melbourne Centenary Florin. A beautiful original florin is difficult to find in MS condition for less than $1000. This one will have to be my example of the design until I can get my hands on the original florin (one of my dream coins!) I forgot how easy it is to image raw coins instead of coins behind plastic. This one is beautifully frosted on the devices, with fields as jet black as they come. I intend to eventually send this coin to NGC for encapsulation for safe keeping as a part of my horse-themed collection. Cheers, -Brandon Moved to Australian NCLT forum - Sap Report this Post to the Staff

juzzyb Valued Member Australia 215 Posts	Posted 07/29/2012 08:28 am That's a beautiful coin you have there. Report this Post to the Staff
RogerD Valued Member Canada 491 Posts	Posted 07/31/2012 12:37 am Really nice coin, it looks more like a medallion, definitely a keeper! Report this Post to the Staff
appleangel07 Pillar of the Community Australia 1607 Posts	Posted 07/31/2012 03:08 am Absolutely fantastic looking coin IMO too,.999 fine silver really makes it pop. I liked it that much I have 2 complete sets & a couple of this single coin as well. Edited by appleangel07 07/31/2012 03:22 am Report this Post to the Staff
deano Valued Member 180 Posts	Posted 07/31/2012 08:55 am Very nice coin The early Masterpieces in Silver coin program had beaut coins I like it Report this Post to the Staff
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