2024 50th Anniversary of Countdown 50 cents Coloured Coin

2024 50th Anniversary of Countdown 50 cents Coloured Coin

- Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Countdown!

- Colour printed coin is available as a coin-in-card

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

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

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