2022 Peter Brock King of the Mountain - 1984 (Antique Silver Plated PMC Medallion)
Limited to 2022
2022 Peter Brock Bathurst King of the Mountain - 1984 (Antique Silver Plated PMC Medallion)
In 2022, Australia Post and various coin and collectable groups released the Peter Brock "King of the Mountain" 50th Anniversary collection, which celebrated 50 years since his first Bathurst 1000 win in 1972 and highlighted his record nine career victories. the series included :
- 1972 (Peter Brock wins his first Bathurst 1000 driving solo in a Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1)
- 1979 (Brock and Jim Richards dominate in a Holden LX Torana A9X, winning by a record six laps),
- 1980 (Brock secures his first Bathurst victory in a Holden Commodore),
- 1984 (Brock and Larry Perkins lead a legendary 1-2 formation finish in the famous "Big Banger" Marlboro Holden VK Commodore)
- 1987 (Brock claims his ninth and final victory in a Holden VL Commodore after crossing the line third in torrential rain and inheriting the win post-race).
This PMC celebrates the 1984 win where he Holden Dealer Team achieved a dominant 1-2 formation finish, with teammates John Harvey and David Parsons taking second place (two laps down) in car number 25. This remains a legendary, unmatched factory result for Holden at the Mountain. The "Last of the Big Bangers" - the race marked the final year for the heavy, powerful Australian-developed Group C touring car formula. Brock’s day-glo orange-and-white Marlboro-liveried VK Commodore became famously immortalised under this banner.
This version was released as part of the official 5-part commemorative set highlighting Brock's historic Bathurst milestones.
• Medallion: Large 60mm presentation medallion.
• Plating/Finish: Antique silver plating over a zinc-alloy base.
• Mintage: Strictly limited to 2,022 sets worldwide
Note: this is a Postal Medallion Cover (PMC) - it includes a medallion that is not legal tender. Number shown in photos may not match PMC delivered.
(2022-PNC-1984-BROCK)
| SKU | 2022-PNC-1984-BROCK |
| Brand | Royal Australian Mint |
| Product Type | PMC |
| Product Theme | Cars |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Finish Type | Medallion |
| Type | |
| Format | PMC Medallion |
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