Australia 2008 50 Cent Uncirculated Carded Australia II America's Cup Victory 25th Anniversary

• 2008 Royal Australian Mint 50-cent uncirculated commemorative
• Celebrates 25 years since Australia II’s 1983 America’s Cup victory
• Australia II under sail, with its celebrated Ben Lexcen-designed winged keel
• Special display card folds into a winged-keel-shaped stand
• Approximately 32,916 carded coins issued

Australia II under sail gives this 2008 fifty-cent commemorative its unmistakable maritime character. The starboard view captures the yacht’s spinnaker and mainsail, while the design highlights the celebrated winged keel conceived by Ben Lexcen. Issued by the Royal Australian Mint for the victory’s 25th anniversary, the coin recalls the campaign in which skipper John Bertrand and his crew defeated America’s Liberty in the 1983 America’s Cup, ending the New York Yacht Club’s 132-year hold on the trophy.

The special presentation card echoes the innovation behind that achievement, folding into a display stand shaped like the yacht’s winged keel. With approximately 32,916 carded coins issued, this uncirculated copper-nickel release brings together a distinctive sailing design, inventive presentation and the story of one of Australia’s greatest sporting triumphs. Add this carded Australia II anniversary coin to your collection at FORTYMILLION.

Specifications

Q. What does this coin commemorate?
A. The 25th anniversary of Australia II’s 1983 America’s Cup victory, skippered by John Bertrand against Liberty.

Q. What is special about the display card?
A. It folds into a stand shaped like the Ben Lexcen-designed winged keel that helped make Australia II famous.

Q. Was this coin released for everyday circulation?
A. No. It was issued as a collector commemorative rather than for general circulation.