What got you hooked on Australian silver coins?
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 under australian silver coins |I’ve already mentioned that my Australian silver coin journey began with my mum’s little collection. One of the things I’ve been really surprised about, but equally enjoyed and fascinated by, is learning the history surrounding the coins.
Being a somewhat practical person, I initially considered the investment potential of collecting coins. But it has been the stories of the eras and people of the coins that have got me hooked. Now each time I see a coin, I imagine what Australia must have been like when it was minted, whose hands it might have passed through and what it represents. I thought I’d share the article that introduced me to this aspect of coin collecting.
It appeared on Numismaster.com earlier this month and discussed “the 230th anniversary of the death of Captain James Cook in 1779 with the issue of four silver 2009-dated dollars”. While the actual coins don’t have a history (yet!) I really enjoyed reading about what they commemorate. A fantastic way to brush up on the history classes I ignored at school!
