The Royal Australian Mint has put on sale a series of collector coins honoring the iconic house car Holden, upon completion of its 160th anniversary. A total of eleven classic vehicles circulating on Australian roads between 1950-1990, evoke memories and nostalgia for collectors. In total there are twelve coins that make up the series, eleven vehicles are represented and the last is a tribute to mark its 160 years.
Image common reverse all currencies, left, and right allusive to the 160 years of the Holden cars.
Eleven coins show cars with vintage images.
Each coin is presented in a coincard where the technical specifications of the car appears, which commented on the press in his day about them and their main qualities.
The entire collection is available in the box you see in the image. They were minted 30,000 pieces each, although with box complete collections there are only 7,000.
The price is $ 15 Australian per coin (about € 10,10).For the entire collection is price is $ 160, although it seems that is already sold out.
Denomination
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Metal
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Diameter
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Weight
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Quality
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Emission
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50 cents
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CuNi
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31.51mm
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15.55g
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uncirculated
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30,000
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Holden history
Holden holds a special place in the history of Australia as the first manufacturer who built a car for this country. In 1914, it produced its first car trademark, and in 1924 and is considered one of the most advanced production lines in the world.
In the 50s, 60s and 70s, it produced a succession of successful models. Exported 250,000 vehicles in 1972. The launch of the VB Commodore in 1978 settled a change in direction was before. In the same year a new family of 4 - cylinder engines advertised, being a total success and production rising dramatically. This was only the beginning of a series of models with design innovations, engineering and security.
In the 50s, 60s and 70s, it produced a succession of successful models. Exported 250,000 vehicles in 1972. The launch of the VB Commodore in 1978 settled a change in direction was before. In the same year a new family of 4 - cylinder engines advertised, being a total success and production rising dramatically. This was only the beginning of a series of models with design innovations, engineering and security.
Do I still A series in Spain?
To understand what means this series of coins, should conceive adapted to the Spanish market.
What you seem one in which appear cars that have marked the history of the automotive industry in Spain ?.
Surely here we would have to resort to Seat.Sure many would love a collection of this kind.
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