Item: Royal Australian Mint 2011  Convict Heritage Sites 1/25oz Gold 6-Coin Proof Collection

Issue Mint: Royal Australian Mint

Legal Tender: Australian $5 each coin

Mintage: 3,000 sets

Material: 1/25 Troy oz 99.99% Pure Gold per coin

Condition: Brand New as original issue condition.Set in a leatherette wallet, housed in a leatherette covered outer box. Each set comes with a information booklet and three numbered Certificates of Authenticity. Includes bonus Australia Post stamp sheet depicting historic convict sites.

 Issue Price: $720.00 per set

Release Date:

• First Release - 4 April 2011
• Second Release - 2 May 2011
• Third Release - 1 July 2011
  

Theme Background:

In 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip brought 751 convicts and 252 marines and their families to proclaim a new British colony in New South Wales. Convicts transported to Australia provided skilled labour for the development of the new colony - many were able farmers, shepherds brick-makers, carpenters, nurses, servants and cattlemen. After serving their term, they often became free subjects.

The fledgling New South Wales population was soon augmented with new settlements in Van Diemen¡¯s Land, Norfolk Island, Rottnest Island, Moreton Bay and other destinations. These sites echo the profound impact of convict settlement in our national history.

In 2010, the Australian Convict Sites was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The property is made up of 11 convict sites located across Australia. The list recognises places that are of “outstanding universal value” according to the World Heritage Convention.

Port Arthur is the most well known property whereby it began as a penal settlement with numerous industrial activities such as ship building and flour milling later of course becoming a major tourist attraction.

The Hyde Park Barracks was Australia’s first government built barracks and the only one remaining from the Macquarie era.

Fremantle Prison was built as a convict barracks in the 19th century and remained in continual use until 1991. The Establishment was renamed Fremantle Prison in 1867.

The Cascades Female Factory, operated from 1828-1856 and continued as a Gaol until 1877. Women were employed in the factory in washing, sewing, carding and spinning.

Coal Mines historic site The Coal Mines Historic Site, situated on the Tasman Peninsula, was Tasmania's first operational mine.

Old Government House is Australia's oldest intact former viceregal residence and was the residence and offices of 12 prominent governors of New South Wales, from 1788-1856.

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