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This coin commemorates the Centenary of Federation (19012001), marking 100 years since Australias unification. It was issued specifically for New South Wales, featuring the states floral emblem, the Waratah, within a stylized map outline.
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2001.
Reverse: Waratah flower inside NSW map outline, with inscriptions 19012001 and CENTENARY OF FEDERATION.
Specifications:
Denomination: 20 Cents
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Weight: 11.3 g
KM# 491
Historical Note: Part of the Federation commemorative series, each Australian state and territory had its own design. The NSW issue is among the most popular due to its bold Waratah motif.
Condition Details: Graded XF (Extremely Fine) retains sharp detail on Queens portrait and Waratah flower, with only light wear visible. Legends are crisp, surfaces clean, no damage or cleaning.
Collector Appeal:
Scarce commemorative issue from Australias Federation series.
Highly collectible for both Australian decimal coin enthusiasts and world coin collectors.
Increasingly difficult to source in South Africa.
