Royal Australian Mint 1997 Proof Coin Set - Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Centenary (1897-1935)

Overview
This Is A Complete, Original 1997 Proof Coin Set From The Royal Australian Mint, Issued To Commemorate The Centenary Of The Birth Of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, Widely Regarded As The World'S Greatest Pioneering Aviator. The Set Is Housed In Its Original Green Presentation Case With Full Documentation, Featuring Historical Imagery Of Kingsford Smith And His Famous Aircraft, The 'Southern Cross'.

Specifications
Set Contents (6 Coins):
- $1 Gold Proof Coin: Features Kingsford Smith'S Portrait With Aircraft Design. Gold (.9999 Fine). Designed By Wojciech Pietranik.
- $2 Gold Proof Coin: Commemorative Design Honouring The Aviator. Gold (.9999 Fine). Designed By Horst Hahne.
- 50 Cents Silver Proof: Coat Of Arms Design. Silver (.925 Fine). Designed By Stuart Devlin.
- 20 Cents Proof: Platypus Design. Cupro-Nickel. Designed By Stuart Devlin.
- 10 Cents Proof: Lyrebird Design. Cupro-Nickel. Designed By Stuart Devlin.
- 5 Cents Proof: Echidna Design. Cupro-Nickel. Designed By Stuart Devlin.

All Coins Feature The Obverse Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii As Designed By Raphael Maklouf. The Proof Coins Are Struck On Specially Prepared Blanks Using Hand-Polished Dies, Resulting In A Mirror-Like Flat Surface Complemented By Delicately Frosted Raised Designs.FR
779155+50

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