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2023 AC/DC 45th Anniversary - Flick Of The Switch 20c Coloured Uncirculated Coin
AC/DC’s impact in Australian cannot be measured, the heavy rock group, founded in 1973, are still performing almost 50 years on.
To commemorate AC/DC and its music, the Royal Australian Mint is releasing a series of coins, with the latest Volume II launched in 2022 and 2023 marking key anniversaries of five AC/DC albums.
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3466
In 1973, Sydney brothers Malcolm and Angus Young formed a band, deciding its name from a label on a sewing machine - AC/DC. From an early flirtation with glam rock, AC/DC speedily adopted its trademark rock music played very loud in live venues - attracting a devoted fan base, initially in Australia then overseas as the band cracked the US market.
AC/DC has been as prolific as it has been loud, producing 17 studio albums and selling more than 200 million records. The band released its first album High Voltage in 1975 and its most recent Power Up in 2020.
To commemorate AC/DC’s success, the Royal Australian Mint has embarked on a commemorative coin program, with the latest series, Volume II, marking five landmark albums: Let There Be Rock (1977), Powerage (1978), Flick the Switch (1983), Blow up Your Video (1988) and Black Ice (2008).
Coin Highlights:
- Coin design is inspired by original artwork from the Flick The Switch (1983) album
- Issued by the Royal Australian Mint
- Obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, as designed by Jody Clark
- Australian legal tender
| Mint | Royal Australian Mint |
|---|---|
| Country Of Issue | Australia |
| Year | 2022 |
| Denomination | 20c |
| Metal Type | Cupro Nickel |
| Weight (g) | 11.30 |
| Purity (%) | 99.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.52 |
| Mintage | Unlimited |
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