2023 Royal Australian Mint Bathurst 60th Anniversary Coloured UNC.

Description

Celebrate 60 years of Australia’s most iconic motorsport showdown with the 2023 Bathurst Great Race 60th Anniversary 50c Coloured Coin, issued by the Royal Australian Mint.

First run in 1963 at the legendary Mount Panorama circuit, Bathurst’s “Great Race” has become a defining test of driver skill and machine endurance. Built on the fierce rivalry between Holden and Ford, the event has forged motorsport legends and unforgettable moments across six decades.

This vibrant coloured uncirculated coin captures the speed, intensity, and history of the Great Race in a dynamic commemorative design.

✨ Key Features

🏁 Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Bathurst Great Race (1963–2023)

🚗 Features six race cars symbolising six decades of competition

🎨 Striking full-colour reverse design

🪙 50c cupro nickel uncirculated finish

🏛️ Issued by the Royal Australian Mint

🇦🇺 Australian legal tender

🌍 Limited mintage of 40,000

📦 Encapsulated and presented in official card packaging

🏁 The Great Race – 60 Years at Mount Panorama

Held at the world-famous Mount Panorama circuit, Bathurst is synonymous with endurance, rivalry, and Australian motorsport heritage.

Over 60 years, the race has delivered dramatic finishes, mechanical heartbreak, and legendary victories — cementing its reputation as the ultimate test of car and driver.

🎨 Coin Design

The reverse bursts with colour, showcasing six race cars that represent the six decades of thrilling competition at Mount Panorama. The dynamic composition reflects speed, rivalry, and the evolution of Australian touring car racing.

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the denomination and year.

📋 Specifications

Year: 2023
Denomination: 50c
Metal: Cupro Nickel
Finish: Coloured Uncirculated (UNC)
Mintage: 40,000
Legal Tender: Australia
Packaging: Encapsulated & Official Card

💎 A Must-Have for Motorsport Fans

With its vibrant coloured design and strong collector appeal, the 2023 Bathurst Great Race 60th Anniversary 50c Coin is an essential addition for motorsport enthusiasts and Australian commemorative coin collectors alike.

Secure yours before this limited 40,000 mintage speeds away.