Centenary of Federation copper coin

2001
Overview

Copper Coin with a picture of a stylised outline of a map of Australia connected with the Star of Federation. Underneath it has 1901 - 2001 and under this is printed Centenary of Federation. On the back it says 'Federal Council of Agricultural Societies" round the edge. There is no picture

Historical information

Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901 when 6 British colonies—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania—united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. This process is known as Federation.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2019.171
Item type
Inscriptions and markings

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Contextual Information

Donated by RLR Maidment who resided in Capel who was a known Shropshire Sheep breeder who exhibited in Agricultural shows in W.A. winning many awards, this is possibly one of those awards

Place made
Australia
Year
Statement of significance
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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2001 Centenary of Federation coin
2001 Centenary of Federation coin

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