Australia 2008 50 dollars KM-1209
This specimen was part of lot 32392 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), which sold for $2,280. The catalog description[1] noted, "Elizabeth II 5-Piece Uncertified platinum 'Discover Australia - Flora' 50 Dollars (1/2 oz.) Proof Set 2008, 1) 'Small Leaf Lillypilly' 50 Dollars, KM 1210; 2) 'Black-Anther Flax-Lily' 50 Dollars, KM 1206; 3) 'Red Flowered Kurrajong' 50 Dollars, KM 1209; 4) 'Native Frangipani' 50 Dollars, KM 1207; 5) 'Geraldton Wax' 50 Dollars, KM 1208. Comes with wooden case of issue and COA #32. APW 2.5 oz." Since 1989, Australia has entered the bullion and collectibles market in a big way, having produced commemoratives and NCLT's numbering in the hundreds of types. This series honoring Australian flowers ran in very limited numbers 2006-08. Altho produced at the Perth mint, none bear a "P" mintmark.
Recorded mintage: 101.
Specification: 15.55 g, 0.999 platinum, 0.50 oz APW, 25 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-1209.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
- Pitt, Michael, Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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