2010 50c 150th Running of the Melbourne Cup Coin - Carded Mintage: 49,785

Add a classic Australian sporting commemorative to your collection with the 2010 50c 150th Running of the Melbourne Cup Carded Coin. Released by the Royal Australian Mint, this uncirculated 50 cent coin celebrates the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s most famous horse race and “the race that stops a nation.”

The Melbourne Cup was first run in 1861, and the 2010 race marked its historic 150th running at Flemington. The official 2010 Melbourne Cup was held on 2 November 2010 and was won by Americain, ridden by Gérald Mossé.

This 2010 Australian 50c coin comes presented in its original Royal Australian Mint collector card and is a popular issue for collectors of Australian decimal coins, sporting memorabilia, horse racing collectibles, Melbourne Cup items and RAM carded releases.

Key Features

• Country: Australia
• Year: 2010
• Denomination: 50 cents
• Theme: 150th Running of the Melbourne Cup
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Metal: Cupro Nickel
• Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint card
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Issue type: Collector carded release
• Mintage: 49,785