Set of Coins
1963 (designed), 1966 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The Royal Australian Mint issued this set in 1966. In that year decimal currency was introduced in Australia. The reverses of the coins depict Australian flora and fauna, while the obverses bear the head of the queen, Elizabeth II. This presentation pack shows both sides. It was designed by Stuart Devlin CMG, AO, who was awarded the commission after a limited competition in 1963.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Metal |
| Brief description | Set of Australian decimal coins (1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents), 1966. Obverse designs by Arnold Machin. Reverse designs by Stuart Devlin. |
| Physical description | Presentation pack showing the reverse depicting Australian fauna, the Queen's head on the obverse. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia |
| Object history | Gift of The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Issued by the Royal Australian Mint, 1966. Presentation pack showing the reverse depicting Australian fauna, the Queen's head on the obverse. |
| Summary | The Royal Australian Mint issued this set in 1966. In that year decimal currency was introduced in Australia. The reverses of the coins depict Australian flora and fauna, while the obverses bear the head of the queen, Elizabeth II. This presentation pack shows both sides. It was designed by Stuart Devlin CMG, AO, who was awarded the commission after a limited competition in 1963. |
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| Accession number | M.14-1998 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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