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Title: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: EgCollector on September 09, 2010, 05:22:05 PM 150th Running of the Melbourne Cup (http://mintissue.ramint.gov.au/mintissue/ProductImages/803423_crtv_large.jpg) Since its humble beginnings in 1861, the Melbourne Cup has grown to become one of the biggest annual sporting events in Australia and one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. To commemorate the 150th running of "the race that stops a nationTM" in collaboration with the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) The Royal Aaustralian Mint has produced three stunning coins. All of which will be highly sought collectibles. 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set This set features two of the most enduring emblems of the Melbourne Cup – Phar lap and of the Melbourne Cup itself. Selectively gold plating brings to life the stamina and speed of one of Australia's most famous race horses. Despite only winning one Melbourne Cup in 1930, Phar Lap became the darling of Australian race crowds during the Great Depression of the 1930's. The Melbourne Cup remains one of the most coveted prizes in international horse racing and in 2010 a new gold trophy will be modelled on the 1930 Cup won by Phar Lap and presented to the 150th winner of the great race. Denomination 50c Metal Ag 99.9% Mass 18.25g Diameter 31.51mm Finish Selectively Gold Plated Mintage 5,000 Designer W. Pietranik Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: EgCollector on September 09, 2010, 05:26:23 PM I think Barry ( humpybong ) will like this one ;)
Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: triggersmob on September 09, 2010, 06:13:12 PM I am seeing double at the moment. I have the catalogue from the mint
sitting on my desk and these coins are on the front cover. Very nice coins, but I won't be buying them. I only want circulated coins now. Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: Yass on September 10, 2010, 05:07:56 PM I have been advised that this will be a sell-out.
Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: gregk on September 10, 2010, 07:11:32 PM Got my set today, along with 5 Unc carded 50s
Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: EgCollector on September 11, 2010, 05:28:09 AM Got my set today, along with 5 Unc carded 50s congratulations, any pics :) Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: Nighthawk on September 11, 2010, 05:37:59 AM WOW! That is a BEAUTIFUL coin Amr. Thanks for sharing! :)
Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: Twoshadows on September 12, 2010, 08:30:31 PM I should have one of these as, all of a sudden, I am into horses again! Will have to start looking for horse coins for my son and I. (His Mustang arrives today) I am going to be horse poor! ;D
Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: gregk on September 14, 2010, 07:42:25 PM Sorry, can't post pics, but picture the goldplated as all copro-nickle
Title: Re: 2010 50c Selectively Gold Plated Two Coin Set Post by: Yass on September 16, 2010, 08:13:52 PM I bought two. They arrived yesterday. They are truly magnificent coins.
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