2016 50c FJ Holden Heritage Collection 1953-1956 Coloured Uncirculated Coin

Holden Heritage Collection

Commemorating 160 years of Holden in Australia, the Holden Heritage Collection will evoke a sense of nostalgia as it celebrates the classic cars that made Holden a household name. Reflecting on eleven well-known models, these highly collectible coins are sure to be attractive to Holden car enthusiasts or those that have fond memories of their own Holden.

The Holden FJ perhaps evokes the most nostalgia out of all the early Holden vehicles as it was the first car for most Australians at the time. It was impossible to miss the FJ on the road. Reflecting the optimism of the post-war period, the FJ was a bold statement that came in 12 colours as well as two-tone finishes and was packed with accessories and decorations. There were five FJ variants - Standard Sedan, Special Sedan, Business Sedan, Utility as well as Holden’s first Panel Van.

ENGINE: 2.15 litre six-cylinder

TRANSMISSION: Three-speed manual gearbox

MODELS: Standard Sedan, Business Sedan, Special Sedan, Panel Van and Utility

PRICE WHEN NEW: $2,064/£1,023

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (SEDAN): Length: 4,401mm; Wheelbase: 2,616mm; Width: 1,702mm

IDENTIFICATION: Similar body to 48-215 but has an open grille with thick horizontal chrome bar; Holden badge mounted on front centre of bonnet; centrally mounted rear stop light has chrome surround.

DENOMINATION: 50c
METAL: CuNi
DIAMETER: 31.51mm
MASS: 15.55g
MINTAGE: 30,000
FINISH: Uncirculated