Australia 1997 Proof Coin Set Kingsford Smith
Australia 1997 Proof Coin Set Kingsford Smith
Obverse: Elizabeth II to right, legend around
Reverse: Circulating and commemorative coin designs
Mintage: 32,543
Marks a century since the birth of 'The World's Greatest Pioneering Aviator.
Australia has been producing proof year sets ever since decimal currency was introduced in 1966.
Proof coins are the same as those we see in our change, but are struck with specially prepared machinery on specially prepared blanks - the designs always stand out magnificently.
The 1997 $1 coin features the portrait of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith - regarded by many as being the greatest aviator in not only in Australia, but also the world.
It is extremely scarce in circulation - just the single $1 UNC is making big money these days.
The 1997 proof set is also one of the few whose value on the secondary market has stayed well above issue price - not bad for an item that's been out for two decades now.
The coins, case, outer shipper, and certificate are all included and remain in excellent condition.
SKU: 22723
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You're welcome to collect your order from our office (Shop 22; 27-35 William Street; Fremantle; 6160) during normal office hours. Please make sure to check we're open before you head on in!
SKU | 22723 |
Shipping Weight | 0.2000kg |
Shipping Width | 0.125m |
Shipping Height | 0.027m |
Shipping Length | 0.165m |
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