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100th anniversary

In 1919 heroic Australians Captain Ross Smith, Lieutenant Keith Smith and Sergeants Wally Shiers and James Bennett landed a Vickers ‘Vimy’ aeroplane in Darwin, becoming the first pilots to complete the landmark journey within 30 days.

Historical antique design

The coin’s reverse depicts a map of the flight’s route with a representation of the Vickers aircraft in the foreground. In the centre is a gold-plated propeller insert. The design includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the inscription CENTENARY OF FIRST FLIGHT and ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA.

04 100th anniversary of the first flight england to australia 2019 2oz silver antiqued InCase

The Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, the coin’s weight and fineness, and the 2019 year-date are shown on the coin’s obverse. The propeller inset is bordered by a pattern of lines portraying wind and movement.

Presentation packaging

The coin is housed in a classic black display case with a clear lid. Packaged within a shipper featuring a historical image of the 1919 crew, each coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2019
Metal Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz) 2.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 2.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 62.213
Maximum Diameter (mm) 45.50
Maximum Thickness (mm) 6.00
Maximum Mintage 2,000
Finish Antique
Legal Tender Australia
Effigy Jody Clark design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Jennifer McKenna
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