{"product_id":"ram-2001-proof-coin-set-centenary-of-federation-featuring-coloured-coat-of-arms-50c-and-centenary-of-federation-logo-1","title":"RAM 2001 Proof Coin Set | Centenary of Federation | Featuring coloured Coat of Arms 50c and Centenary of Federation logo $1","description":"\u003cp\u003eRAM Royal Australian Mint 2001 Proof Year Set \u003cbr\u003eCentenary of Federation set\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains the full colour Coat of Arms 50c and Centenary of Federation logo $1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2001 proof set released by the Royal Australian Mint consists of six coins cased in a perspex case and comes complete with original literature and box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial coloured Coat of Arms Fifty Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Centenary of Federation logo One Dollar Coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Dollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins in this set are the work of four designers. The obverse of each coin features the traditional portrait of HM QEII, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The reverse of the $2 is by  Horst Hahne. The reverses of the 5c, 10c and 20c were created by Stuart Devlin. \u003cspan\u003eThe reverse of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE 50c \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edepicts a smaller version of Australia's Coat of Arms while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE $1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eportrays the Centenary of Federation logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Proof Coin? A Definition and How to Identify Proof Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the modern era, a proof coin is generally a coin that's been specially struck for the collector market. It looks pretty much the same as a normal coin but has some subtle technical differences that aren't easy for non-collectors to identify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharper detail, squared rims, mirrored background and frosted relief - all of these are characteristics that are normally seen on a modern proof coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProof coins are struck in lower numbers than circulating coins, and they also look a lot better, so coin collectors are prepared to pay a lot more for them. Some collectors prefer collecting proof coins as they believe they look a lot better than circulated coins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49714305073380,"sku":"RA-0013923_A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/2001_proofset_1a.jpg?v=1787635976","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/ram-2001-proof-coin-set-centenary-of-federation-featuring-coloured-coat-of-arms-50c-and-centenary-of-federation-logo-1","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}