1966 Proof Set - Toned
The 1966 sets were the first annual proof and uncirculated coins struck and released by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM). The six coin set consists of the bronze 1¢ and 2¢ cupro-nickel 5¢ 10¢ 20¢ and silver 50¢. The proof set is housed unsealed in a blue hinged-lid presentation case.
Because the coins in the set were not sealed storage in other than optimum conditions has resulted in a significant proportion of 1966 proof sets containing toned coins,spotting particularly the bronze 1¢ and 2¢ pieces and the round silver 50¢ coin I have called them second quality.
Description
The 1966 sets were the first annual proof and uncirculated coins struck and released by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM). The six coin set consists of the bronze 1¢ and 2¢ cupro-nickel 5¢ 10¢ 20¢ and silver 50¢. The proof set is housed unsealed in a blue hinged-lid presentation case.
Because the coins in the set were not sealed storage in other than optimum conditions has resulted in a significant proportion of 1966 proof sets containing toned coins,spotting particularly the bronze 1¢ and 2¢ pieces and the round silver 50¢ coin I have called them second quality.
