In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies (AIATSIS), The Royal Australian Mint is proud to be partnering with AIATSIS to produce both a circulating 50 cent coin and this special collectors’ edition. By capturing these iconic Indigenous designs with modern minting technology, and releasing these coins into the pockets and coin collections of many Australians, this beautiful piece will be a symbol of unity and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures. AIATSIS was established in 1964, and has continually sought to commemorate Australia’s Indigenous communities through research, education and preservation of these proud cultures. For 50 years, it has funded programs ensuring the enduring links between Indigenous peoples, their histories and broader Australian society. The 50c frosted uncirculated coin with colour printing Coin’s reverse features the AIATSIS logo, surrounded by traditional Indigenous art motifs.   

Each special collectors’ edition coin is struck by The Royal Australian Mint from 1/2 oz of CuNi in frosted uncirculated quality with colour digital printing. Each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2014 year-date on the obverse. No more than 30,000 of these special collectors’ coins will be released by the mint.