{"product_id":"ram-2006-proof-coin-set-40-years-of-decimal-currency-featuring-1-and-2-cent-coins-and-round-50c-struck-in-silver","title":"RAM 2006 Proof Coin Set | 40 years of Decimal Currency | Featuring 1 and 2 cent coins and round 50c struck in Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eRAM Royal Australian Mint 2006 Proof Year Set \u003cbr\u003eIssued to Commemorate 40 years of Decimal Currency\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an 8 coin set and Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Australia's change to decimal currency. For the first time since 1991 this set includes reproductions of Australia's 1 and 2 cent coins. This set also includes a reproduction of the original round 50 cent piece containing 80% silver and not in circulation since 1966.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2006 proof set released by the Royal Australian Mint consists of eight coins cased in a perspex case and comes complete with original literature and box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproduction One cent [last minted in 1991]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproduction Two cent [last minted in 1991]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\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 Stuck round 50 cent in 80% silver - \u003cstrong\u003eit is important to note that the 2006 round silver 50c coin is ONLY available in the PROOF set. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Dollar Coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Dollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins in this set celebrate Stuart Devlins 1966 designs emphasising Australia's unique fauna.\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":49714748260580,"sku":"RA-0013925_A","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/2006_40years_proofset_1a.jpg?v=1787640170","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/ram-2006-proof-coin-set-40-years-of-decimal-currency-featuring-1-and-2-cent-coins-and-round-50c-struck-in-silver","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}