2024 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin in Card - 50th Anniversary of Countdown

The Coin Company is proud to present 2024 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin in Card - 50th Anniversary of Countdown by the Royal Australian Mint.

Fifty years ago, the first episode of Countdown went to air, introducing Australians to a generation of emerging local and international performers and to the show’s host Ian “Molly” Meldrum.

Countdown and its exposure of emerging local talent was central to the rise of Australian performers such as Kylie Minogue, John Paul Young, Skyhooks, Marcia Hines and Men at Work.

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.

Countdown also promoted the emerging music videos medium in its regular programming, contributing to the rise of international performers such as Madonna, ABBA and Cyndi Lauper.

After 563 episodes, Countdown ceased on 19 July, 1987, though it was followed by the short-lived Countdown Revolution.

The Royal Australian Mint’s stunning new coloured 50c coin is a fitting tribute to Countdown and all its loyal viewers.

2024 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin in Card - 50th Anniversary of Countdown has a limited mintage of 50,000.

Purchase limit - 2 per household!