2009 Proof Set Gold lanterns and inscription 'happy diwali'

lanterns and inscription 'happy diwali'

The coin’s reverse depicts a Hawksbill Turtle in colour and includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark

Balmoral was established 4

Characterised by a distinctive red stripe on the upper side of the abdomen

2009 Proof Set Gold lanterns and inscription 'happy diwali'In 2009 we celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. The theme of the event is The Universe, Yours to Discover. The release of this six coin Proof Set marks the occasion, which also coincides with the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galileis first findings. Featured in this set is a special $1 coin minted with an image of the famous radio telescope located in Parkes, NSW symbolic of Australias place in international astronomy.