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2026 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin: 70th Anniversary of Australia's First Television Broadcast
2026 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin: 70th Anniversary of Australia's First Television Broadcast
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2026 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin: 70th Anniversary of Australia's First Television Broadcast

Royal Australian Mint, 2026 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin, 70th Anniversary of Australia's First Television Broadcast

The uncirculated companion to the Royal Australian Mint's 70th anniversary of Australian television release. The design maps small icons of memorable broadcasts around the text "Australian Broadcasting 1956-2026", referencing the 16 September 1956 launch and the SMPTE colour bars. Mintage is 50,000 at A$30.00, maximum 3 per customer, SKU 12074. The EQL ballot ran 11 to 14 September 2026; general sale began 15 September 2026 through the Mint Contact Centre, Mint Shop and authorised distributors.

Price
A$30.00
Edition
50,000 made
Region
AU
Announced
24 Aug 20262 months ago
Opens
11 Sept 2026last month
Closes
14 Sept 2026, 8:30 amlast month
Releases
15 Sept 2026last month

Details

Face value
50c
Mintage or issue limit
50,000
Metal and weight
Copper-nickel
Year on coin
2026
Finish
Coloured Uncirculated
How to enter
EQL ballot at ramint.runfair.com (closed 14 Sep 2026); general sale while stock lasts
Entry cost
Free to enter; A$30.00 if won
Eligibility
One entry per person; maximum 3 per customer

Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Details can change at the source.