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Rest in Peace
 United States
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If I was in my 20's instead of my 60's, I think it would be a kick to spend a few years in Australia!!
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Australia
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The Federation series of coins are interesting in that it is the first recognition of Norfolk Island as an Australian Territory on our coins. At the time of Federation in 1901, the Australian Capital Territory was part of the Colony of New South Wales and the Northern Territory was a territory of the Colony of South Australia. Three other Australian Territories were not included in the Federation coin series - Christmas Island, Cocos Keeling Islands (both in the Indian Ocean) and the Australian Antarctic Territory. Some might say the Cocos Keeling Islands are now part of Western Australia but I think technically they are still a Territory. For our non-Australian friends, one Australian Territory gained independence from Australia in 1975, do you know it's present name? It was originally two colonies combined into one territory, what were the two colonies? Wayne Edited by Brissyboy
06/15/2007 6:05 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Gary, regarding your description: "The other is divided into three parts, with an Australian state outline on the left, flowers and a flag on the right, and a star shaped symbol at the bottom."
and see Snooba's pic of the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) coin.
What you say is "divided into three parts", is in fact a depiction of the flagpole atop Parliament House in Canberra. Thus the flag is shown in relation to the uppermost part of the pole.
Wayne - "other Australian Territories were not included in the Federation coin series" - nine other territories are not included. I see no takers -yet - regarding your 1975 question.
Peter, Datwin, NT
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Australia
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Hi Peter, nice to have you join us and from the beautiful city of Darwin.
Yes it has been a quiet topic for some months. For the others here, of course the Territory that gained independence from Australia in 1975 was Papua New Guinea. It was originally two colonies - The German Colony of New Guinea in the north east of the island and made a Trust Territory of Australia after the First World War and the Territory of Papua in the south east, first annexed by the Colony of Queensland in the late 1880s, then administered as a British Colony until it came under Australian control.
I would be interested to hear the details on the 9 other Territories.
Once again welcome to the CCF.
Wayne
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Wayne, Australia's lesser-knowm Territories include - Ashmore and Cartier Islands - uninhabited, *Christmas Island - pop of 1508 in 2001, *Cocos (or Keeling) Islands - pop of 621 in 2001, [*sometimes collectively described as the "Indian Ocean Territories (IOT)"] the Coral Sea Islands (became a territory in 1969; uninhabited), Heard Island & the McDonald Islands - uninhabited, Jervis Bay - pop of 611 in 2001, Macquarie Island - uninhabited, and the Australian Antarctic Territory. Which is only eight: I doubled up by counting IOT, which was incorrect. I think you'll find that the British rejected the annexation of Papua, and it was administered by Queensland: a colony of a colony. The North-Eastern Territory of New Guinea had its own coinage under German rule: the larger denomination coins are truly beautiful, but hard to come by. And it had a separate coinage under Australian rule. Peter |
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United States
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Peter:
Extremely interesting.
Thank you.
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Valued Member
Australia
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I've just posted here, https://goccf.com/t/20113 , because I didnt notice this thread until after i'd finished. BUT on the subject of 20 cent pieces, who knows about a 1991 20 cent piece? |
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Australia
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1991 20c mint set only - 147,700 minted.
Oops. I see it's already been answered in another thread.
Edited by Learjet
10/07/2007 11:40 am
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Australia
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yes, but the minting numbers are different! Here we have 147,700, and the other thread suggests 188,000?
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Australia
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Hi Zaggy.
147,000 refers to Mint sets. Add 41,490 Proof sets were minted and 25,000 Silver sets. I missed the silver sets in my first post.
regards
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Australia
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Cool. So now I'm just curious; the Proofs are the Frosted ones, yes? So, whats the difference between a 'Silver Set' and a Mint Set?
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Basically the Mint sets are cupro-nickel, the 'Silver Sets' are just that, Silver, ie sterling silver 92.5%. There will most likely be someone who actually collects the Aussie Silver Sets who can go into more detail for you if necessary. You really should get a copy of "The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes" (Maccas) guide, $29.95. It contains a wealth of information, the current version is 14th edition, Nov 2006 & is a yearly publication. Your local Coin Store should have them in stock, if not try forum member Bigfella's home page: http://www.newcastlecoins.com.au |
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Australia
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Is that Big Shane? Might call in this evening (I'm in newcastle too) if I have time... Thanks NancyC...
I ask this, as the coin sounds and 'feels' different to the Cu/Ni regular issues. Again, I'm not looking to part with the coin or anything, but just wanting to know the coin's history... :)
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Australia
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Also, all coins in the silver set, Masterpieces in Silver set actually, are silver from the 1c up to the $2 and are proof so that we have:
Mint set - 1c, 2c Bronze, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c CuNickel, $1 & $2 Aluminium Bronze and all uncirculated finish.
Proof set - 1c, 2c Bronze, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c CuNickel, $1 & $2 Aluminium Bronze and all frosted proof finish.
Masterpieces in Silver set - - 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 & $2 Sterling Silver and all frosted proof finish.
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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" Is that Big Shane?" - Spot on! Thanks Wayne. I knew there would be someone with more knowledge than me to steer Zaggy in the right direction.  |
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