? A uniface, 1937 crown was auctioned off on the 18th of October 2006 by Spink in London ex the collection of Jerome Remick and was offered again in March 2007 at IAG Auction 65 estimated at $55,000 - $60,000 however did not sell . The purpose of this coin is unknown, only one example having only recently surfaced, it is perhaps an early trial striking similar to the other uniface patterns of 1937 intended to display designs for the eventual 1937 Crown . A standard ...
? This commemorative twenty cent coin is one piece from the 2003 issue of the Royal Australian Mint's six coin year set. This particular set was entitled Australia's Volunteers - Making a Difference and as the name suggests the series pays tribute to the unsung heroes who form the backbone of Australian society. When the set was released in 2003 there was a recorded number of over 4 million people who volunteered their valuable time for the sake of the community.This twenty cent coin ...
? Following the discovery of gold in Sydney, sovereigns were minted at the Sydney Mint from 1855 and continued until 1916. Prior to the discovery of gold, Australian colonies were reliant upon coins minted in Great Britain as these were the only coins recognised as having legal tender status . The 1850s Gold Rush affected not only the mintage of coins but also sudden population growth, particularly in Victoria. In turn, this demanded sudden developments in government administration ...
? This Olympic Fencing commemorative coin was part of a set released following the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. They depict 28 forms of Olympic sports. The obverse features an Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, right-facing with tiara. It also has the legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2000. The reverse shows an Olympic Fencing competitor in action as well as the official Sydney 2000 Olympic logo and the five rings. This was designed by Philip Holliday and shows ...
? The Type III twenty cent piece was put into circulation in 1999 and continues to be regularly issued today. It features the new Ian Rank-Broadly portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse with the same Stuart Devlin platypus design on the reverse . Devlin's initials can be found within a wave to the left of the platypus' foot and Rank-Broadly's initials are located below the the obverse portrait. A number of additional striketypes were issued along ...