? This $5 dollar silver proof coin bears the image of Captain Matthew Flinders and is one coin out of a 5 piece set. 'The Explorers' is the title of one of the Masterpieces in Silver proof coin sets, which was released in two parts in 1993 and 1994. Each of the two parts contains five coins, which commemorate the explorations done throughout Australia by various explorers. The other 9 coins that make up the complete set each feature the image of one important explorer, with the exception ...
? The Type III five cent piece has been issued from 1999 and remains the annually issued type today. The type features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth on the obverse and Stuart Devlin's iconic echidna design on the reverse. Devlin's initials can be found directly underneath the denomination . In addition to the large number of standard business and proof strikes a number of different strike types have been issued. From 2001, the Royal Australian Mint has intermittently ...
? The proof 1923 half penny is one of Australia's most expensive copper coins, with the single example in private hands selling in early 2009 for half a million dollars . 1923 Half Penny. Available at: https://www.coinlink.com/News/world-coins/aussie-half-penny-sets-500000-record-and-1930-proof-penny-being-offered/ Glossary proof: A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation ...
? This commemorative ten dollar coin is one piece from the eight coin 'State Series' set. They were released on an annual basis between 1985 and 1993 only excluding 1988. Each coin commemorates a different Australian State or Territory and bears the Coat of Arms of each one. This coin was issued in 1990 and pays tribute to Western Australia. It is joined by Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory. Each ...
? This dodecagonal fifty cent sterling silver coin was issued to commemorate the 150th running of the classic horse race, The Melbourne Cup. The reverse was designed by Wojciech Pietranik and shows the artists impression of THE Melbourne Cup. The legend 1861 2010 150th RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP 50 is emblazoned across the coin. The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, right-facing with tiara and earrings. It also has the legend ELIZABETH ...