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Royal Australian Mint: 70th Anniversary of Australia's First TV Broadcast 50c Coloured Uncirculated
Royal Australian Mint: 70th Anniversary of Australia's First TV Broadcast 50c Coloured Uncirculated
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Royal Australian Mint: 70th Anniversary of Australia's First TV Broadcast 50c Coloured Uncirculated

The uncirculated format in the Royal Australian Mint's 70th anniversary tribute to Australian television, which began 16 September 1956. The coin is covered in small icons depicting memorable Australian TV broadcasts around the text "Australian Broadcasting 1956-2026"; the colour print reproduces the SMPTE test-pattern colour bars while black-and-white portions acknowledge the early era. Mintage 50,000 at A$30.00, limit 3 per person. The companion coloured silver proof is 7,000 mintage at $165.00, limit 1.

Price
A$30.00
Edition
50,000 made
Region
AU
Releases
14 Sept 2026last month

Details

Face value
50c
Mintage or issue limit
50000
Metal and weight
CuNi
Year on coin
2026
Finish
Coloured Uncirculated
Mint or privy mark
Royal Australian Mint
How to enter
EQL ballot closed 14 Sep 2026; buy via Mint Contact Centre 1300 652 020, Mint Shop or authorised distributors from 15 Sep 2026
Eligibility
AU; limit 3 per person; EQL ballot then Mint Shop/Distributors

Last checked 23 Oct 2026. Details can change at the source.