? This fifty cent coin was issued in 2001 both for general circulation and as part of the program produced by the Royal Australian Mint in celebration of the Centenary of Federation. It was struck as both a proof and uncirculated coin and was included within two sets that were issued throughout the year. The first was a three coin set, paying tribute to 100 years since the self-governed colony of Tasmania joined the Federation in 1901. There were nine similar sets released at stages ...
? Australian cricketer and sporting legend, Sir Donald Bradman is honoured and celebrated in this $5 bi-metallic commemorative coin. He is widely acclaimed as being the best ever cricketing batsman and his achievements are arguably amongst the best of any sporting champion. He is considered to be a hero in Australia and is known and celebrated internationally too. It is no real surprise that he was chosen to feature and to be honoured in this particular coin as well as various others during the ...
? Australia is home to a passionate thoroughbred racing culture and history. Horses first arrived in Australia at the beginning of colonisation in 1788, and horse racing soon followed in the early 1800s. The world-renowned Melbourne Cup was first held in 1861 and since then this sporting event has thrived. Today Melbourne is also home to the Australian Racing Museum. Black Caviar is one of the country's most beloved racing icons. Born in 2006 in Nagambie, Victoria, and trained by Peter Moody, ...
? The Kangaroo design continued into this type, while after the coronation of Elizabeth II in late 1952 the design changed to the bust of Elizabeth II facing to the right with the legend, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA , designed by Mary Gillick. This legend was only used in 1953 and was then altered due to public outcry over the omission of FIDEI DEF . Both dates are relatively difficult to find in top grades, though the good strikes of the 1953 Melbourne do permit higher grades. ...
? The 1856 Alternate Reverse Half Sovereign, first identified in a Spink Auction in 1981 but incorrectly attributed as having the 1853 pattern reverse is one of the more interesting varieties to come out of the early days of the Sydney mint. Its origin and purpose is a mystery but given the Sydney mint's constant shortage of dies as evidenced by the amount of tooling done to extend their working life in many of the early years, it is likely ...