The founding of modern Australia dates
from 1788 with the arrival of the First Fleet from Britain. Carrying
more than 1300 colonists, 11 ships entered Botany Bay between 18 and 20
January. Finding the area unsuitable for permanent settlement Captain
Arthur Phillip commander of the First Fleet moved the colonists north to
Port Jackson anchoring at Sydney Cove on 26 January. This coin marks
the 220th anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove.
The reverse design portrays a coloured
image of Governor Arthur Phillip and an outline of the Australian
continent known as New Holland at that time. The design includes the
inscription 'THE FIRST FLEET 1788' within a circular border of stylised
waves incorporating the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
- Proof Quality , 1oz. 0.999% Pure Silver
- Comes in capsule, No box or CoA