2010 Lachlan Macquarie Governor of NSW 1810 - 1821 1oz Silver Proof Dollar Coin
Description
Lachlan Macquarie, who began his 11-year tenure as Governor of New South Wales 200 years ago on 1 January 1810, ushered in unprecedented social, economic and architectural development in the colony founded in 1788 as a prison for British offenders. The reverse design is accompanied by his portrait, images of Sydney's Rum Hospital, and a holey dollar and dump. The design also incorporates a representation of words in an 1817 dispatch in which Macquarie urged Britain to formally adopt the name Australia. The coin comes with a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and is in a display case and box-shipper portraying Lachlan Macquarie.
Features
General Product Features
Year:
2010
Country:
Australia
Coin Features
Finish:
Proof
Metal:
Silver