1988 Masterpieces in Silver Proof Set
1988 Masterpieces in Silver Proof Set
$140.00
Product Code
GX014
A landmark release for Australian numismatics, and still a major collector favourite, the 1988 Masterpieces in Silver Set was the very first in the Royal Australian Mint's highly regarded Masterpieces in Silver Series - and one of the best.
Issued to coincide with the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of European Settlement, this sought after silver set comprised four individually brilliant Australian legal tender coins. Headlined by Australia's first $5 coin, the 1988 Masterpieces in Silver also featured the First Fleet 50c, the Aboriginal Elder $2 and the Bicentenary Kangaroos $1 - all struck to the height of Proof quality from sterling silver.
Issued to coincide with the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of European Settlement, this sought after silver set comprised four individually brilliant Australian legal tender coins. Headlined by Australia's first $5 coin, the 1988 Masterpieces in Silver also featured the First Fleet 50c, the Aboriginal Elder $2 and the Bicentenary Kangaroos $1 - all struck to the height of Proof quality from sterling silver.
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Beautifully presented within an official Royal Australian Mint case, we have a small number of collections in stock.
- First Masterpieces in Silver Set – unique memento of Australia’s bicentenary
- An official Australian legal tender release – issued by the Royal Australian Mint
- Features Australia’s first $5 and first $2 coins plus 50c and $1 commemoratives
- Struck to RAM Proof quality from sterling silver – housed in official case of issue
| Country of Issue | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1988 |
| Mintage | 20,000 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Metal Purity (%) | 99.90 |
| Quality | Proof |
| Issued By | Royal Australian Mint |
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