2016 sets

[trout]

The 2016 Silver Proof set is now available for Pre order at $350,
Mintage is 1966.

https://eshop.ramint.gov.au/2016-Fine-Proof-Silver-Year-Set-50th-Anniversary-of-Decimal-Currency/210510.aspx

[ausjack]

:shock: at that price I think i'll have to give it a miss.

[trout]

:shock: at that price I think i'll have to give it a miss.

Yes they are pretty pricy But the only way to obtain a 2016 Silver round Proof is to buy one of these sets.
The other coins are also quite interesting because they are struck in Silver but the 50 cent coin is the star of the show in this set.
I was hoping that they would come up with a standard proof set with the same coins and metals as the original 1966 proof set to commemorate the 50th .

[trout]

WARNING

If you suffer from "Packkyboxitis" please do NOT read the rest of this post :ok:

I have recently been upgrading my sets that I have in 2x2's stored in PP coin albums and in doing so I have a few of the new ( now empty) boxes the proof sets came in.

These are perfect as jewellery boxes as you can remove the padded holder that holds the capsules in place very easily and without damaging the box and the bottom of the box also has a nice padded surface .
My Granddaughters absolutely Love them

[trout]

Tracking shows that my 2016 Silver proof sets have arrived :yahoo:
I will pick them up when I go into town today and post some images later :ok:

[r9453]

I will pick them up when I go into town today and post some images later :ok:

Yes please, particularly the 50 cent.

[trout]

I will pick them up when I go into town today and post some images later :ok:

Yes please, particularly the 50 cent.

No Worries, That coin is the main reason that I bought these :good:

[trout]

I had a late "Nanna nap" and only woke up a while ago and that is why it took me so long to get these images done :angel:
Here are a couple of images of the rather nice presentation box and of course the Star of the Show
Not a double bar But Beautifully crafted as are all the other coins in the set.
Quite a Stunning set of coins :good:

[Robster]

Nice set!

[r9453]

Thanks trout, what sort of timber is the box?

[trout]

Thanks trout, what sort of timber is the box?

I have no idea

[r9453]

Thanks trout, what sort of timber is the box?

I have no idea

My sets are Jarrah which is nice but that box looks different. Does it say anything about it in the C.O.A.? I know it's about the coins and not the packaging but these boxes are intrinsically worthwhile.

[trout]

The wood does look  different to the Jarrah boxes, It is also smaller and less cumbersome as well.
Maybe it is the high Gloss varnish finish on this one that makes the wood look different as well, There is nothing in the coa or the box care sheet that came with the set either.

[r9453]

Thanks trout, I just saw one at Downies and it looked more like plastic than wood.

[trout]

I think that the box is made of wood it does smell varnishy   But I can try and find out for sure for you.
I have 2 of these sets so if the grain looks different on them they probably are wood, I will also ask on the RAM shaping your collection forum as well :ok: