Australia, Frosted Silver Proof Set 2002, 'Masterpieces in Silver' struck by the Royal...
Australia, Frosted Silver Proof Set 2002, 'Masterpieces in Silver' struck by the Royal Australian Mint & entitled 'Voyages into History;' set comprises4 x 5 dollars with revs depicting four sailing ships which have played a significant role in Australian history: (1) the Dutch ship 'Duyfken' (first Europeans), (2) HMS Endeavour (Capt James Cook), (3) HMS Sirius (convict transport) & (4) HMS Investigator (commanded by Matthew Flinders, the first man to chart the Australian coastline 1801-03); each 38.7mm, 36.3g sterling silver; set also contains a replica of a Naval Captain's sash badge, with cert, in CofI, FDC, together with a 2-coin silver proof set2001 commemorating the centenary of the first transatlantic wireless transmission by Marconi in 1901 & comprising UK £2 & Royal Canadian Mint 5 dollars featuring a 24ct gold-plated cameo of Marconi, with cert, in original oval fitted case FDC