? This coin is not dated. The obverse is Type C and the legend reads VICTORIA QUEEN. The reverse shows St. George and the dragon in the centre with a lion, anchors and R.M.T.G. in the angles. The heads side of the coinThe inscription around the inner edge of the coinThe tails side of the coin
? The Kangaroo at Sunset coin was struck in sterling silver and the reverse was designed by famous entertainer and artist, Rolf Harris. It shows a solitary kangaroo on the horizon with a low sun, which casts a long shadow on the animal across the plain. The legend reads 1 OZ. FINE SILVER. The obverse of the coin features the traditional Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, right-facing with tiara and earrings along with the legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2009 ...
?Image from: Heritage Auctions . Elizabeth II gold Proof
? The Kangaroo design continued into this type right until the introduction of decimal currency with the conclusion of the penny series in 1964. This type features a slightly reworded obverse legend, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D , which was modified after public outcry that the previous type omitted FIDEI DEF . All dates in the series are easy to acquire in mint state , though the 1959 plain from the Melbourne mint is quite scarce. Finding any date beyond MS64 is a challenge, ...
? This commemorative silver coin is one piece from a set of six, which were issued to celebrate the Olympic sporting achievements of some of Australia's best athletes. The series is called Olympic Heritage and was released in celebration of Australia's century long participation in the Olympic games. The six coins were released in pairs over three years from 1994-1996. This coin pays tribute to Dawn Fraser and was released in 1995 and paired with Murray Rose. These two individuals are ...