2011 50 colored cents ---50 years of triple zero emergency in card.

2011 50c Mint '50 Years of Triple Zero 000 Emergency' - Coloured Australian Coin on Card - Scarce / Limited Release / Low Mintage - Uncirculated (UNC) - Royal Australian Mint (RAM)

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DESCRIPTION:

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Commemorating 50 years of the Triple-zero Emergency Call Service, the Royal Australian Mint released this fantastic Non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) 50c coin depicting a 'Phone handset' on top of '000' (in blue colour).

'Ambulance' is written in green below green/yellow chequered design. On the left side 'Police' is written in blue inside blue/white chequered design. Finally on top, 'Fire' is written in red under red/yellow chequered design on right side.

This is a rare, highly collectable and sought-after coin. A must for any serious collection !!

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BACKGROUND:

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Triple Zero (000) in Australia is similar to 911 in the USA and 999 in the UK. Aussies know that if they dial 000 (or 112 on a mobile), help is near. A free call from any phone, if you're involved in an emergency or need of help, an operator will direct your call to the appropriate police, fire, or ambulance needed for a speedy response.

You could even use this coin 'in case of an emergency' to call help ;)

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DETAILS:

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Year: 2011

Denomination: 50c (AUD)

Mass: 15.55 grams

Diameter: 31.55 mm

Metal: Copper-nickel (Pad Printed)

Finish: Uncirculated

Obverse: ELIZABETH II

Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley (IRB)

Mintage: 29,201