? On the first of April 1867 the Straits Settlements became a Crown Colony but it wasn't until 1871 that her first coins were struck with the lower denomination silver coins being first issued in 1871 and the copper in 1872, the copper being seen as less important as the previous British India issues were still in circulation. It would not be until 1886 and 1903 that the fifty cent and one dollar coins respectively would be struck. Undoubtedly a key date of the entire Straits Settlements series, ...
? The 1966 Five Cent was minted in Canberra and London. To distinguish the two coins look closely for the spines on the echidna's front right shoulder, the spine on the London minted coins is twice as long as those from the Canberra minted coins. Short spine indicates minted in Canberra. Long spine indicates minted in London.
? This commemorative one dollar coin represents the joy and relief that was felt during the victory celebrations that took place once the Second World War was finally over. It was issued in 2005, marking 60 years since the end of the war and this coin known as Peace is a fitting tribute. It was issued into general circulation and in some very high standard proof finishes, which make a great addition to any collectors set. The image featured on the coin is iconic to that period of time ...
? The Jubilee large head series was produced from 1887 to 1890 at the Sydney and Melbourne mints. The Jubilee Head series is characterized by a reverse featuring Benedetto Pistrucci's depiction of St George and the Dragon, and an obverse featuring Sir J. E. Boehm's Queen Victoria Jubilee Head and the legend VICTORIA D : G: BRITT : REG : F : D: .The series is spread across two basic types of reverse and obverse designs. Obverse - Large Head ...
? The life and work of Australian author and illustrator Norman Lindsay was celebrated in 2007 and 2008 with the release of this one dollar piece. The reverse features Vladimir Gottwald's impression of Lindsay along with four characters from the Magic Pudding; Albert the Magic Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, Bill Barnacle, and Sam Swanoff. The reverse legend states
