2001 Centenary of Federation 3 Coin Proof Set - New South Wales

2001 Centenary of Federation 3 Coin Proof Set - New South Wales

This Three Coin Proof Set, produced by the Royal Australian Mint, Commemorates the Centenary of Federation of Australia. One hundred years ago, six British colonies came together in a Federation that established Australia as an independent sovereign nation, and in 1911 the Northern Territory became a separate Territory within the Commonwealth.

One hundred years ago, New South Wales became a State of the Commonwealth of Australia when six British colonies came together in a Federation that established Australia as an independent sovereign nation The State of New South Wales, the vision and talent of our youth, and the unity of our land are represented in the designs on the 50, 20 and $1 coins in this set.

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il by lan Rank-Broadley appears on the obverse of each coin

New South Wales Key Facts:

• Total Area: 800,640 sqkm
• Percentage Area of Australia: 10.4% 
• Length of Coastline: 2,140km
• Population: 6.4 million (at the time of minting)
• Capital: Sydney
• Highest Peak: Mt Kosciuszko 2228m

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