{"product_id":"1996-australian-proof-coin-set-sir-henry-parkes-commemorative-edition","title":"1996 Australian Proof Coin Set – Sir Henry Parkes Commemorative Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 1996 Australian Proof Coin Set is a distinguished release from the Royal Australian Mint, featuring the complete range of Australian circulating coin denominations struck to a premium proof finish. This set is especially notable for its commemorative $1 coin honouring Sir Henry Parkes, widely regarded as the “Father of Federation” for his role in advocating the unification of Australia’s colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach coin has been carefully struck using specially prepared dies and polished blanks, producing the sharp frosted designs and mirror-like fields that define proof-quality coinage. The commemorative Henry Parkes dollar adds historical significance to an already impressive annual proof set, making it a favourite among Australian collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePresented in official Royal Australian Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity, the 1996 Proof Set captures an important piece of Australia’s numismatic and political history. It is an excellent addition to any collection of Australian proof sets, commemorative coins, or Royal Australian Mint releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Royal Australian Mint release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete set of 1996 Australian circulating coin denominations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the commemorative Sir Henry Parkes $1 coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium proof finish with frosted details and mirror fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrates the legacy of the “Father of Federation”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in official Royal Australian Mint packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with proof set and commemorative coin collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Coin Shed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186255437976,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9893\/1096\/files\/tempImageszxHvs.jpg?v=1780369185","url":"https:\/\/www.thecoinshed.com.au\/products\/1996-australian-proof-coin-set-sir-henry-parkes-commemorative-edition","provider":"The Coin Shed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}