Official Australian legal tender, this unique type celebrates one of the iconic bush poet’s most famous works – Clancy of the Overflow. Whilst sure to be targeted as an affordable tribute to one of Australia’s most famous sons, there is no doubt that this 50c Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated Coin remains sought after by collectors.
Paterson wrote Clancy of the Overflow in 1889 and was inspired by a letter he received which appeared to have been written ‘with a thumbnail dipped in tar’. From this evocative source material Paterson created the classic ode to the rugged bushman and the wild beauty of the Australian outback. Also available The Man from Snowy River, Waltzing Matilda and in a 3 coin boxed set.
Official Australian legal tender, this unique type celebrates one of the iconic bush poet’s most famous works – Clancy of the Overflow. Whilst sure to be targeted as an affordable tribute to one of Australia’s most famous sons, there is no doubt that this 50c Aluminium-Bronze Uncirculated Coin remains sought after by collectors.
Paterson wrote Clancy of the Overflow in 1889 and was inspired by a letter he received which appeared to have been written ‘with a thumbnail dipped in tar’. From this evocative source material Paterson created the classic ode to the rugged bushman and the wild beauty of the Australian outback. Also available The Man from Snowy River, Waltzing Matilda and in a 3 coin boxed set.