Description: 2008 200th Anniversary of the Rum Rebellion - 1oz Holey Dollar & Dump Silver Proof Australian Coin The Rum rebellion, Australia's only military insurrection, occurred in Sydney on the 26th January 1808 when the New South Wales Corps deposed Governor William Bligh The 1oz silver proof coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Rum Rebellion in Australia. The coin's reverse features the inscription RUM REBELLION and the year-date 1808. The design also includes the Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. The rectangular Dump portrays the The Arrest of Governor Bligh 1808, a watercolour painting held in the Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales. The 1oz silver coin resembles Australia's first official coinage - The Holey Dollar and Dump, which was introduced in the aftermath of the famous Rum Rebellion. The coin was struck by the Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality and issues as legal tender in Australia. The coin is presented in a presentation box and is accompanied by a numbered certificate.
Price: 95 AUD
Location: Horsham, VIC
End Time: 2024-11-18T20:17:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 27.43 AUD
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Era: 2000s
Composition: Silver
Region of Origin: Australia
