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Australia
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Anyone have an opinion about the new coins?  
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 United States
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Nice coins, but I prefer the dollar series Kookaburras and Kangaroos. or the nuggets. I like the individual State coins - although I have the 50 cent set- most of the other I have are from the State of confusion for you non Aussies that is the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Like Washington DC in the states it is a seperate entity- not really a state just the home of government foolery.  |
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New Zealand
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Snooba,are the new coins silver?
Aidan.
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
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Hi Aidan,
From what little I have read, they are silver proof coins. But keep in mind that I have yet to lay eyes on any of them personally!
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Australia
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Th erelease date is 1/9/06 and yes they are silver.
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Australia
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Bigfella, in the USA they write the day/month backward to most of the rest of the world LOL so it is best to spell it out for them as 1st September 2006 or they will think it was released in January.
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Australia
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For the benefit of non-Aussies, you can see on each coin the evolution of the States and Territories of today from the Colony of New South Wales established in 1788. Actually New Zealand was briefly part of the Colony of New South Wales before it became a colony in it's own right so should have been shown on the furtherest map.
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New Zealand
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Brissyboy,New Zealand should not be shown,as it has always been regarded separately.Norfolk Island & Lord Howe Island definitely qualify for depiction,as do Christmas Island & the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Aidan.
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Australia
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Thanks Aidan.
I had thought the Govenor of NSW had control of NZ for a short time after 1788 and that it was then set up as a separate Colony. I did find this information though which may change your thought on NZ's connection with NSW.
"Captain William Hobson was sent to negotiate the Treaty. He had the authority to become Lieutenant Governor, but this title did not legally grant him the right to constitute a government.
In order to overcome this, the colony of New South Wales extended its jurisdiction to encompass areas in New Zealand which had been ceded to the Queen. This meant that when Hobson proclaimed British sovereignty over the totality of New Zealand in 1840, government was introduced at the same time.
From 1840 New South Wales laws applied to New Zealand, and new laws passed by the New South Wales Legislative Council took effect in New Zealand as well. By means of this governmental system, the British were able to commence procedures for separating New Zealand from New South Wales.
After the drawing up of a charter, Hobson became Governor in 1841, being directly answerable to the British Minister in charge of the Colonial Office.
Laws and the administration of laws were now able to be introduced, backed by the authority of the British Empire. New Zealand became part of the British Empire, and the Queen was able to delegate powers to a Governor."
Wayne
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New Zealand
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Wayne,that may have been true,but New Zealand's status as a dependency of New South Wales was so short it doesn't qualify to be commemorated on an Aussie coin of this type.
Aidan.
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Australia
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Originally posted by Aidan Work
Wayne,that may have been true,but New Zealand's status as a dependency of New South Wales was so short it doesn't qualify to be commemorated on an Aussie coin of this type.
Aidan.
In my book it was either part of NSW or it was not. This means even if it was only for 10 seconds. Welcome to Australia Aiden |
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New Zealand
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Wayne,New Zealand isn't part of Australia,& it never will be!
Aidan.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I never thought Australia would be part of the USA but the way Uncle Johnny sucks up to George W. I will never be so sure....never take anything for granted Aiden!!!!
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Australia
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lol, the great Aussie past time of stirring up our neighbours...lol
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Valued Member
Australia
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My opinion on these coins is...if you wait you will find them cheaper in a couple of years, at a price closer to what they are worth. I doubt these coins will prove too popular.
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United States
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Originally posted by Bigfella
I never thought Australia would be part of the USA but the way Uncle Johnny sucks up to George W. I will never be so sure....never take anything for granted Aiden!!!!
Ha,HA,HA, LOl. Lol . Now bigfella that is funny. I needed a laugh to. |
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