Currency and Shares

Amongst some of the most interesting aspects of the Collection are examples of early promissory notes issued before Australia had its own currency, the Proclamation Coins of Governor King, the Holey Dollar, shipwreck coins, and Australia’s first share certificate.

4 reales coin from the wreck of FERGUSSON

Object number: SF000961

4 reales coin from the wreck of FERGUSSON

Charles IV Holey Dollar

Object number: SF000849

Charles IV Holey Dollar

Coin from the wreck of the Dutch ship BATAVIA

Object number: SF000986

Coin from the wreck of the Dutch ship BATAVIA

Collection of 12 SHIPWRECK coins from the ships BATAVIA, GILT DRAGON, DODINGTON, DUNBAR, ADMIRAL GARDENER, and the LIESDE

Object number: SF001073

Collection of 12 SHIPWRECK coins from the ships BATAVIA, GILT DRAGON, DODINGTON, DUNBAR, ADMIRAL GARDENER, and the LIESDE

One pound promissory note

Object number: SF000860

One pound promissory note

Printed subscription receipt – Bank of New South Wales

Object number: SF001464

Printed subscription receipt – Bank of New South Wales

Proclamation Coin: Silver Rupee 1793-1818

Object number: SF000950

Proclamation Coin: Silver Rupee 1793-1818

Proclamation Coin. 1787 George III Silver Shilling S# 3743

Object number: SF000994

Proclamation Coin. 1787 George III Silver Shilling S# 3743

Promissory note for twenty Spanish dollars

Object number: SF000902

Promissory note for twenty Spanish dollars

Spanish Silver Dollar, 1774

Object number: SF000853

Spanish Silver Dollar, 1774