{"product_id":"ram-2009-proof-coin-set-featuring-international-year-of-astronomy-1","title":"RAM 2009 Proof Coin Set | Featuring International Year of Astronomy $1","description":"\u003cp\u003eRAM Royal Australian Mint 2009 Proof Year Set \u003cbr\u003eFeaturing International Year of Astronomy $1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proof set celebrates the \"2009 International Year of Astronomy\" and the Royal Australian Mint has released a six coin mint set that includes the Two dollars, the commemorative \"Astronomy\" One dollar, Fifty cents, Twenty cents, Ten cents, Five cents coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 International Year of Astronomy is a world wide event. It marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo. Galileo's first use of the telescope and is recognition of his revolutionary discoveries that began modern astronomy. 'The Universe, Yours to Discover' is the theme for the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. The six coin proof set has a commemorative One Dollar coin depicting the images of the famous radio telescope located in Parkes NSW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is the perfect collectible item and also an affordable gift for children born in 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":49719206215908,"sku":"RA-0013931_A","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/2009_proofset_1a.jpg?v=1787701238","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/ram-2009-proof-coin-set-featuring-international-year-of-astronomy-1","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}