2024 50c 50th Anniversary Of Countdown Coloured Uncirculated Coin In Card
Half a century ago, Countdown, a new music program aired on ABC television, initially on Friday night but subsequently every Sunday evening. Few Australian popular TV shows have attracted such a loyal audience or produced such an enduring impact.
With a brief to promote Australian music, Countdown and its host Ian “Molly” Meldrum oversaw the rise of a succession of talented Aussie bands and performers, names such as AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John.
After 563 episodes, Countdown ceased on 19 July, 1987, though it was followed by the short-lived Countdown Revolution.
Coin Highlights:
- Design features the iconic Countdown logo on a retro television set, with stars and music notes, surrounded by a tunnel of multicoloured shapes
- Obverse features effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne
- Limited mintage of 50,000 coins
- Australian legal tender
Half a century ago, Countdown, a new music program aired on ABC television, initially on Friday night but subsequently every Sunday evening. Few Australian popular TV shows have attracted such a loyal audience or produced such an enduring impact.
With a brief to promote Australian music, Countdown and its host Ian “Molly” Meldrum oversaw the rise of a succession of talented Aussie bands and performers, names such as AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John.
After 563 episodes, Countdown ceased on 19 July, 1987, though it was followed by the short-lived Countdown Revolution.
Coin Highlights:
- Design features the iconic Countdown logo on a retro television set, with stars and music notes, surrounded by a tunnel of multicoloured shapes
- Obverse features effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne
- Limited mintage of 50,000 coins
- Australian legal tender
Original: $21.96
-70%$21.96
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Half a century ago, Countdown, a new music program aired on ABC television, initially on Friday night but subsequently every Sunday evening. Few Australian popular TV shows have attracted such a loyal audience or produced such an enduring impact.
With a brief to promote Australian music, Countdown and its host Ian “Molly” Meldrum oversaw the rise of a succession of talented Aussie bands and performers, names such as AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John.
After 563 episodes, Countdown ceased on 19 July, 1987, though it was followed by the short-lived Countdown Revolution.
Coin Highlights:
- Design features the iconic Countdown logo on a retro television set, with stars and music notes, surrounded by a tunnel of multicoloured shapes
- Obverse features effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne
- Limited mintage of 50,000 coins
- Australian legal tender
