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? The discovery of gold in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria caused heavy migration from the other colonies and the rest of the world, with individuals pursuing the chance of achieving great wealth through the discovery of gold. This migration caused voids in their home economies with reductions in workers and jobs, and, of course, savings were withdrawn in gold coin, causing a number of problems for banks as they could no longer keep their banknotes in circulation because they required ...
? This five Dollar proof Silver coin was designed as a commemorative item, which celebrates the important historical voyage of Dutch ship the Duyfken. It is one coin from a set of four, five Dollar coins, which together pay tribute to the most important voyages that contributed to or played a significant role in Australian history. With the continent, that we now know as Australia being so difficult to reach and completely unknown, it took skills and dedication to make the ...
? With Australia well into the roaring 20s, the need for circulation currency, in particular the lower denominations was stronger than ever. Just over 5.5 million threepence were needed in 1922 to be struck solely by the Melbourne Mint. This meant that the mint had to start production as early as possible but 1922 dated dies were not ready until the 31st of January forcing the Melbourne Mint to produce threepence with 1921 dated dies . Melbourne Mint records ...
? This 2004 Eureka Stockade piece was issued to commemorate 150 years since the Eureka Stockade in the Victorian Goldfields. The reverse was designed by Wojciech Pietranik and features an impression of Victorian Government troops storming the miners blockade with the Eureka flag flown proudly overhead. The legend states