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1990 Masterpieces in Silver |
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The third of what has become an annual Masterpieces in Silver issue by the Royal Australian Mint, this set consists of 3 Proof Sterling Silver (.925 Fine) 1990 dated 'restrikes' of Australia's three dollar reverse design types issued between 1984 and 1989, together with a silver ingot fashioned in the shape of the superceded dollar note and stamped with the issue number of the set. The ingot or plaque, modelled by Horst Hahne, is manufactured in sterling silver (92.5% silver and 7.5% copper) to the same exacting standards as the proof coins in the set. It weighs 40.5 grams with dimensions of 30mm x 60 mm x 2.5 mm. The reverse designs depicted in the set are:
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