2015 20c Uncirculated Carded Coin - 200th Anniversary of Sir Henry Parkes

Description

In the 200 years since Sir Henry Parkes birth, much has been said about the man whose tireless efforts gave us the nation of Australia as we know it today. Described as 'a colonial colossus' and 'the most commanding figure in Australian politics, he has been best known to generations of Australians as the Father of Federation.

Sir Henry served as Premier of New South Wales five times between 1872 and 1891, earning a knighthood in 1877. Whether heeding the cries from people for financial help, reforming education or inviting women to attend political meetings reserved for
men, he showed that he was a leader with a social conscience and a vision for Australia's future.

Although he died in 1896, five years before Federation, he has left many legacies in the nation he campaigned long and hard to establish. Most fittingly, Australia's first Parliament House stands in the Canberra suburb of Parkes, named after this instrumental leader.

• A tribute to one of the most celebrated and influential figures in Australian history
  
• Packaged on a presentation card featuring biographical details
  
• Coin's reverse features a handsome portrait of Sir Henry
  
• Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by lan Rank-Broadley
  
• Australian legal tender

NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination 20c
Year 2015
Metal content CuNi
Mass 11.30 g
Diameter 28.52 mm
Finish Uncirculated
Maximum mintage 30 000
Packaging Card
Obverse designer lan Rank-Broadley
Reverse designer Royal Australian Mint