Australian Commemorative Collection: Centenary Of Federation, D-Day, And Farewell To Australia Coins

Overview: A Curated Five-Piece Collection Of Australian Commemorative Coins And Medallions Spanning Significant Historical Moments And Currency Transitions. This Lot Combines Educational Medallions, Military Historical Commemoratives, And Numismatic Farewell Pieces Marking The End Of Australia'S Pre-Decimal Currency Era.

Specifications:

Lot 1: Centenary Of Federation Medallion (2001)
Designed For Primary School Students
Metal: Gold-Coloured Alloy
Condition: Uncirculated, Original Packaging Intact
Description: Commemorates 100 Years Since Australian Federation (1901-2001). Features Coat Of Arms Design. Housed In Original Educational Presentation Case With Gradient Background (Orange To Blue) And Centenary Of Federation Logo. Text Reads: "For Primary School Students" With Official Centenary Of Federation 1901-2001 Branding.

Lot 2 & 3: D-Day 6Th June 1944 Commemorative Coin
Denomination: Commemorative (Non-Circulating)
Year: 1944-1994 (50Th Anniversary Issue)
Metal: Gold-Coloured Alloy
Condition: Mint State, Original Presentation Holders
Description: Two-Sided Presentation Set In Blue Acrylic Holders. Obverse Features Profile Portrait With Inscription "Churchill Supreme Commander" And "D-Day 6Th June 1944". Reverse Displays Tactical Map Of Normandy Invasion With Inscription "Operation Overlord" And "6Th June 1944". Housed In Protective Blue Presentation Cases With Red And White Striped Border Design And Text "Landing On Normandie" And Date Markers "1944" And "1994".

Lot 4 & 5: Farewell To Australia 1¢ & 2¢ Coins
Denomination: One Cent And Two Cents
Year: Last Issued For Circulation 1990
Metal: Copper-Coloured Alloy
Condition: Circulated, Original Presentation Holders
Description: Two Matching Sets In Red Presentation Holders. Each Holder Contains One 1¢ Coin And One 2¢ Coin. Text On Holders Reads: "Farewell To Australia 1¢ & 2¢ Coins" And "Last Issued For Circulation In 1990". These Coins Mark The Final Year Of Australia'S One And Two Cent Denominations Before Demonetisation. Coins Show Standard Australian Designs With Queen Elizabeth Ii Obverse And Native Fauna Reverse (Lyrebird On 1¢, Frilled Lizard On 2¢).

Bonus Item: Hong Kong 50 Cents Coin (1965) In Protective Pink Sleeve, Silver-Coloured, Showing Queen Elizabeth Ii Profile And Denomination Markings.

Condition Notes: Overall Collection In Excellent Condition. Medallions And Commemorative Coins Show No Signs Of Circulation Or Handling Damage. Original Packaging Intact With Minor Storage Wear Consistent With Age. All Coins Retain Original Lustre And Colour. No Cleaning Evident. Presentation Holders Show Minor Surface Dust And Light Scratches From Storage But Remain Fully Functional And Protective.

Historical Significance: This Collection Represents Three Pivotal Moments In Australian And World History: The Unification Of Australian Colonies Into A Single Nation (Federation 1901), The Commemoration Of The Allied Invasion Of Normandy (D-Day 1944), And The Transition Of Australian Currency Away From The One And Two Cent Denominations (1990). The Centenary Of Federation Medallion Served An Educational Purpose For Australian Schoolchildren, Introducing Them To National Heritage. The D-Day Commemorative Coins Honour The 50Th Anniversary Of Operation Overlord And Australia'S Role In World War Ii. The Farewell To Australia Set Captures The Final Circulation Year Of Coins That Had Been Part Of Australian Commerce For Decades, Making Them Nostalgic Pieces For Collectors And Those Who Remember Pre-1991 Currency.

Collector Appeal: Suitable For Collectors Of Australian Numismatics, Commemorative Coins, Military History Memorabilia, And Currency Transition Pieces. The Educational Medallion Appeals To Australian History Enthusiasts And School Memorabilia Collectors. The D-Day Commemoratives Attract Military History Collectors And World War Ii Enthusiasts. The Farewell To Australia Set Is Sought By Those Collecting The Final Issues Of Demonetised Denominations.

All Items In Original Or Near-Original Condition. Recommended For In-Person Inspection To Assess Packaging Condition And Coin Surfaces In Detail.TOORMINA
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