Two Australian Mints Launch Burke & Wills Expedition Coins

by CoinNews on January 26, 2010

in Australian Coins, Coin Images, CoinNews, Commemorative Coins, Perth Mint, Royal Australian Mint, World Coins

To celebrate a 3,250 kilometer expedition to cross Australia’s frontier back in 1860, both mints from Australia have released commemorative coins.Burke & Wills Expedition Anniversary Australian Coins

The Royal Australian Mint issued the 2010 Burke and Wills Expedition 150th Anniversary 20c and $1 Australian Coins. In further celebration, The Perth Mint of Australia is commemorating the historic journey with its own 2010 Burke & Wills Anniversary Silver Proof Coin. These coins serve as a reminder of the daring and tragic story behind the expedition.

By the mid-1800’s, Australia had become a magnet to well-educated individuals seeking to become wealthy in the booming gold industry of the Melbourne area. One of the by-products of this influx of professionals was the creation of the Royal Society of Victoria, a group dedicated to scientific advancement. Almost immediately, the ...

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