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Celebrate a remarkable piece of Tasmanian railway history with the 2025 Steam Giants Tasmania Q5 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Part of the Steam Giants – Australian Rail Heritage collection, this stunning release honours one of Australia’s earliest and most significant ‘Mountain’ type steam locomotives.
Built in 1922, Q5 was among the first ‘Mountain’ type steam locomotives introduced into Australia and quickly became an important part of Tasmania’s rail network. Alongside its sister locomotives, Q5 was responsible for hauling some of Tasmania’s heaviest freight trains across the state.
By the 1960s, the locomotive faced being scrapped before the newly established Tasmanian Transport Museum stepped in to preserve this important part of Australia’s railway heritage. Today, Q5 is proudly displayed at the museum in Glenorchy, where it continues to be admired by visitors and railway enthusiasts.
The Steam Giants series showcases the legendary locomotives that helped shape Australia’s transport history. With its colourful design and tribute to the iconic Tasmania Q5 locomotive, this collectible 50c coin is an outstanding addition to collections focused on Australian decimal coins, railway memorabilia, and Royal Australian Mint releases.
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