Inside the Vault: The History and Art of Australian Coinage

by Peter Rees

Celebrating the history and art of Australian coinage for the first time, Inside the Vault uncovers the fascinating story of the nation's currency. Bestselling author Peter Rees traces significant events - the Rum Rebellion, the gold rushes of the 19th century, the opening of the Royal Australian Mint, the introduction of decimal currency in 1966 - and their effect on Australia's coinage. Lavishly illustrated, Inside the Vault includes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1742234305
• ISBN13: 9781742234304
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: NewSouth Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.7" x 11.3"