Australia Colonial Maritime 50c Cupro-Nickel Uncirculated 3-Coin Set

Celebrate Australia’s rich maritime history with this beautifully presented three-coin collection from Downies Collectables. The set brings together three iconic Australian 50c commemorative coins, each struck by the Royal Australian Mint and connected to important chapters in Australia’s maritime and exploration history.

Coin Set Includes

• 1970 Captain Cook Bicentenary 50c
• 1988 Australian Bicentenary 50c
• 1998 Bass & Flinders 50c
• Denomination: 50 Cents each
• Metal: Cupro-Nickel
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Country: Australia
• Quality: About Uncirculated to Uncirculated
• Diameter: 31.50 mm each
• Legal Tender: Australia
• Presentation: Illustrated and informative Downies collector pack

Three Historic Australian 50c Coins

The 1970 Captain Cook 50c was Australia’s first decimal commemorative coin and marked the bicentenary of Captain James Cook’s charting of Australia’s east coast.

The 1988 Bicentenary 50c commemorated 200 years since the beginning of European settlement in Australia and features the distinctive First Fleet-inspired design.

Completing the collection is the 1998 Bass & Flinders 50c, issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the voyage by George Bass and Matthew Flinders that demonstrated Tasmania was an island.

A Journey Through Australia’s Maritime History

Together, these three one-year commemorative designs provide a fascinating snapshot of Australia’s exploration and maritime heritage.

Presented in an attractive Downies illustrated collector pack and offered in about Uncirculated to Uncirculated condition, the Australia Colonial Maritime 50c 3-Coin Set is an excellent addition for collectors of Australian decimal coins, Royal Australian Mint releases and historic commemorative coinage.