2010 $1 Centenary of Australian Bronze Coinage 1911 - 2011 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2010 $1 Centenary of Australian Bronze Coinage 1911 - 2011 1oz Silver Proof Coin

On 1st January 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed, it's currency included British gold, silver and bronze coins.

Under the new Constitution, the control of currency was vested in the Commonwealth, but it wasn't until the 1909 Coinage Act that the Government introduced distinctive Australian coins.

Issued in 1911, Australia's first penny and halfpenny appeared a year after the release of the silver coins.

Struck from 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc and 0.5% Tin, the bronze coins featured the 1908 Commonwealth Coat of Arms designed by W.H.J. Blakemore.

This commemorative has been struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% Pure Silver to Proof Quality and issued as legal tender under the Australia Currency Act 1965.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Australian Legal Tender

Coloured Reverse Design

Limited Mintage - 7,500

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Full Colour Shipper