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50 years of extraordinary Bathurst moments have been captured in a 50c coin that is sure to set the hearts of any Australian motorsport enthusiast alight.

The Royal Australian Mint and V8 Supercars have partnered to bring this supercharged design to life, which features the classic twists of Mount Panorama that transform into a high powered battlefield on the first weekend in October.

"The Royal Australian Mint have done a great job in capturing the energy and passion of this iconic event in a coin design," said The Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, Parliamentary Secretary to The Treasurer.

"The Bathurst 1000 has a long and proud history, and is the most watched motor sport race in Australia, so it's fitting that this milestone has been commemorated in coin form," Mr Ripoll said.

The awesome power of the incredible machines that power this race almost motors off the face of this coin, and motorsport enthusiasts looking for a way to commemorate this milestone will be hard pressed to find a better collectible to display in their poolroom.

"It is a real privilege for our milestone to commemorate in such a long-lasting way, and shows how meaningful this remarkable motorsport event is to Australian sporting culture," said V8 Supercars spokesperson CEO David Malone. 

"We hope that everyone who tunes in to watch the race this weekend will be excited to get their hands on this piece of Bathurst 1000 history," Mr Malone said.

Those wishing to purchase the 2012 50 years of the Bathurst Endurance Race 50c coin can do so by contacting the Royal Australian Mint Call Centre on 1300 652 020 or visiting www.ramint.gov.au

For further information and images of the commemorative coin please visit www.ramint.gov.au/media/press-releases/

For media inquiries, please contact:

Michelle Nakamura                                                                           
0418 164 769


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