This 2024 Australian $10 coin celebrates the contribution of amateur astronomers to Australia's space exploration history. The commemorative issue highlights Australia's early involvement in satellite development and space technology. A ten dollar denomination and 'C' mintmark are featured on the coin. This example is struck in gold proof quality for collectors. A 2024 Australian $10 gold proof commemorative coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
$10 Gold Proof 'C' Mintmark Coin 2024
Australia was one of the earliest nations to launch its own satellite, just 10 years after the Space Age began. The Australian designed and built WRESAT-1 launched from the Woomera Rocket Range in South Australia on 29 November 1967, using a rocket donated by the United States. Students from the University of Melbourne developed an early amateur radio satellite, Australis-OSCAR 5, that was launched by NASA on 23 January 1970.
The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the contribution of all amateur astronomers with this stunning 2024 $10 ‘C’ Mintmark Gold Proof Coin.
| SKU | 43417 |
| Category | Gold Coins, Proof Sets |
| Stock | 0 Available |
| Price | $500.00 |
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