2017 50c Ford Classics 1965 Cortina MKI GT500 PNC PNCs - 50c Bearing the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait

Bearing the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

with the echidna appearing on Australia’s 5c piece since the inception of decimal currency in 1966

Joe Byrne and Steve Hart are part of Australia’s folklore

Limited mintage of only 1

2017 50c Ford Classics 1965 Cortina MKI GT500 PNC PNCs - 50c Bearing the Ian Rank-Broadley portraitThe Cortina Consul (Cortina MKI) created a new class of compact family vehicles. Smaller than the Falcon, it was built on the principles of durability, practicality and affordability. Although it was small, the Cortina MKI achieved remarkable success on Australian racetracks. A young Harry Firth and Bob Jane drove a Cortina MKI GT to victory in the inaugural 1963 Bathurst event and again in 1964.