1998 $1 Howard Florey M Mintmark Uncirculated Coin in RAM Card
1998 $1 Howard Florey M Mintmark Uncirculated Coin in RAM Card
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1998 $1 Howard Florey M Mintmark Uncirculated Coin in Card1998 $1 Howard Florey - ANDA Coin, Note & Stamp Show Melbourne M Mintmark- Mint Your Own.The Man who Developed Penicillin 1898 - 1968 Australian scientist Howard Florey is widely recognised as the driving force behind the development of penicillin. While not the discoverer of penicillin Howard Florey and his team were responsible for making it available to those in need of its miraculour healing capabilities.In 1998, Australia - and indeed the world - will celebrate the centenary of the birth of Howard Florey. As a mark of respect for the achievements of this great man, the Royal Australian Mint has released this unique coin, a permanent reminder of his contributions to mankind.With true Australian determination and a stron will to win, Howard Florey attacked the task at hand, a task that would span three decades and two world wars. It was this spirit that pushed him onwards, hurdling the obstacles, both scientific and bureaucratic, that barred his path to success.Howard Florey died in 1968, after a lifetime dedicated to the study of antibiotics. His one life was, and still is, responsible fore the saving of countless others. Uncirculated in Official Royal Australian Mint PackUncirculated in Official Royal Australian Mint PackTri-Fold Pack - FoldedDenomination : $1Finish : UncirulatedMetal : Aluminium BronzeWeight : 9.00gramsDiameter : 25.00mmPlease note : Some toning will occur on the coins