COOK ISLANDS 2004 Australia's First Steam Train Silver Proof @ Left Handed Coins and Banknotes
The $5
silver proof coin commemorating 150 years of steam railways in Australia from
1854 to 2004, by the Royal Australian Mint recognises a significant milestone in
Australia's history. With the longest stretch of straight railway line in the
world, railways hold a special place in Australia. This service has helped shape
the nation by opening up passenger and freight routes. The construction and
development of railways in Australian from the mid 1850s completed what the
inland pioneering transport system begun - opening up Australian and linking the
colonies. Considering the vast distances to be travelled, the railways spread
remarkably rapidly. Wherever the railways went, towns prospered. They were the
lifeblood linking the country and the cities fostering the development of
primary industries by quickly and efficiently transporting products to markets
that were never possible before.
DENOMINATION:
$5.00 (Five Dollars) Non
Circulating Legal Tender
SERIES:
$5 (Five Dollar) Coins
commemorating Australian history, culture and achievements.
DATE
FINISH
REVERSE DESCRIPTION
The reverse features a
powerful steam-driven train emerging from the Australian landscape.
Legend: 1854-2004
150 YEARS OF STEAM RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA - design Vladimir
Gottwald
OBVERSE DESCRIPTION
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II crowned head facing right
-design Ian Ran-Broadly
Legend: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
2004 5 DOLLARS
METAL
MASS
DIAMETER
MINTAGE
MINT
DOCUMENTATION
Numbered
Certificate of Authenticity included
PRESENTATION
The coin is
housed, encapsulated in a deep red hinged-lid presentation case
protected by a colourful cardboard box
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2004
Australia's First Steam Train Silver Proof
