2013 Bicentenary of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains Ten Dollar Silver Proof Coin
Description
In May 1813, Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth set off on the first successful European crossing of the Blue Mountains. Tracing what is now the Great Western Highway route between Glenbrook and Mount Victoria, the explorers reached Mount York before descending into the Kanimbla (now Hartley) Valley and then ascending Mount Blaxland, arriving back at the colony a month later in June.
By traversing the mountain range, these pioneers not only secured the agricultural future of the colony, they opened up a stunningly picturesque region.
This coin is presented in a capsule and housed in a presentation case with a numbered certificate.
Features
General Product Features
Year:
2013
Country:
Australia
Coin Features
Face Value:
Ten Dollars
Issuer:
Royal Australian Mint
Finish:
Proof
Mintage:
5000
Metal:
Silver
Metal Weight:
60.50 grams