THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN SILVER COINS
Australian Bullion is the product of a rich, vibrant culture developing for thousands of years. Australian Silver Coins mark tradition, quality, and value. If you love coins, you'll love this article. Here, you take a look at the history of Australian silver coins. When was the Coin First Minted? Coinage was introduced to Australia in 1810 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie as an emergency measure following a shortage of Spanish dollars. Australian Silver Coins were minted from Spanish dollars (50% silver) obtained from Hong Kong. Australia's first pure Silver coin was the Holey Dollar, issued in New South Wales in 1813. Who Designed the Coin? In 1910, the Australia Silver Coins were struck by the Royal Mint in London. Designed by George W. DeSaulles, it featured a portrait of King Edward VII on the obverse and an Australian coat of arms on the reverse. The coat of arms was designed by Sydney artist and sculptor William Edgar Bertram in 1908. The British gover...