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Originally Posted by Gargoyle_Steve
There's something funny about those coin sets - the up close image of the 6 coin set seems to show that only 1 or 2 coins are actually "special" Year of Astronomy coins, and the image of the 2 coin set shows only 1 that is a Year of Astronomy coin, albeit both are different coins to those in the 6 coin set.
http://mintissue.ramint.gov.au/minti...crtv_large.jpg
http://mintissue.ramint.gov.au/minti...crtv_large.jpg
Does that mean you have to buy both sets to get all the new coins - any collectors here who may be able to shed some light on this? |
Very good eyes you have there!
It looks like you are right, in fact, the web page does mention something along those lines:
Following on from the success of the 2008 year sets, the Royal Australian Mint releases the new 2009 themed $1 and a 20 cent coin design that will feature in the two coin set and six coin set in both uncirculated and proof finishes.
An affordable way of owning the uncirculated International Year of Astronomy themed $1 coin and the 2009 Platypus 20 cent piece.
Each set contains one special coin, so to get both special coins you need to purchase both the 2 coin set and the 6 coin set!