50 cents AUSTRALIA 2023 - 50th anniversary AC DC
AC/DC are an icon of Australian music and this year celebrate 50 years since their formation in 1973. To recognize Australia's most popular rock band, the Royal Australian Mint is releasing three coins, which will appeal to AC fans /DC, as well as new and repeat ones. collectors. This show follows the release of AC/DC's 45th anniversary show released in 2018. AC/DC was formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, with Angus Young being the only remaining original member. Founded in Sydney, the group takes its name from the electricity abbreviation “alternating current/direct current”. Suggested by Malcom and Angus' sister Margaret Young, the group thought the name was representative of their powerful and energetic musical style. The group has toured around the world, playing to sold-out arenas, and has sold more than 200 million albums over the past five decades. After semi-retiring, the current members regrouped to release their 2020 album Power Up, which reached number one in over 20 countries. AC/DC's popularity is consolidated in Australia, with the group becoming a cultural icon. Their music has transcended decades, trends and tragedies, with the deaths of several former members of the group, including founder Malcolm Young.
- Country: Australia
- Coin year: 2023
- Quality: Uncirculated
- Metal: cuni
- Mintage: 30000
- Denomination: 50c
- Weight: coin only 15.55 g (coin only)
- Diameter: 31.51mm
