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13 October 2008

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Bradman Honored With Black-Tie Bash - NumisMaster

Australians are sports mad. The greatest Aussie sportsman ever is Sir Donald Bradman. On this there is no debate. He was a dab hand at the unfathomable British game of cricket - arguably the greatest player the game ever produced. He died back in 2001 at the ripe old age of 93, revered Down Under by all and sundry.

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Royal Australian Mint Issues Sir Donald Bradman Commemorative Coin - Coin News

The Royal Australian Mint officially launched its latest collector coin commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Sir Donald Bradman’s birth on 27 August 1908. The $5 uncirculated coin captures “The Don” in a familiar pose, saluting the crowd after scoring another century.

“We are proud to release this collector coin which celebrates what would have been Sir Donald Bradman’s greatest century. He is revered in sporting history, locally and internationally, as the greatest batsman of all time.

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Royal Australian Mint Launches New Websites and Coins - Coin News

The Royal Australian Mint has launched three new websites with each sporting a different theme and coin products. The offerings range from commemorative coins honoring the centenary of Sir Donald Bradman’s birth and the 25th anniversary of Australia II’s win in the American’s Cup, to an exclusive club membership with product discounts.

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Sister Mary MacKillop Featured on Coin - ZENIT

Australia is honoring Blessed Mary MacKillop, who will likely be the country’s first saint, by featuring her on a collector’s coin.Senator Nick Sherry, minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, launched the Sister Mary MacKillop coin Tuesday.

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Mary MacKillop on Australian commemorative coin

Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today launched the first coin in the Inspirational Australians’ coin series which features the Australian people’s saint, Blessed Mary MacKillop.

The Inspirational Australian coin series recognises and celebrates individual achievements and commemorates unique Australians who have made an extraordinary contribution to our society.

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Australian Mint Nothern Territory coin - CoinNews

The Royal Australian Mint marks the 30th anniversary of self-government for the Northern Territory with the release of a commemorative five dollar coin.

The Commonwealth conferred self-government on the Northern Territory on 1 July 1978 by enacting the Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978. This day is celebrated every year as Territory Day.

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