50th Anniversary of Countdown 2024 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin in Card
Limit of 1 per household. Orders placed by non VIP customers during VIP only access will be cancelled and refunded less merchant fees.
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.
• Reverse features the iconic Countdown logo on a retro television set, with stars and music notes, surrounded by a tunnel of multicoloured shapes.
• Obverse features effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne
• Encapsulated coin in presentation card
• Limited mintage of 50,000 coins
• Australian legal tender
50th Anniversary of Countdown 2024 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin in Card
Limit of 1 per household. Orders placed by non VIP customers during VIP only access will be cancelled and refunded less merchant fees.
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.
• Reverse features the iconic Countdown logo on a retro television set, with stars and music notes, surrounded by a tunnel of multicoloured shapes.
• Obverse features effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne
• Encapsulated coin in presentation card
• Limited mintage of 50,000 coins
• Australian legal tender