2007 $1 Treasures of Australia Sapphires 1oz Silver Proof Coin Silver - $10 The sight of these poppies

The sight of these poppies inspired the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae in 1915

She was the recipient of countless awards

The story of Paddington began in Darkest Peru when after stowing away in a ship’s lifeboat

the Commonwealth of Australia officially accepted responsibility from the state governments for all landfall and coastal lights around Australia

2007 $1 Treasures of Australia Sapphires 1oz Silver Proof Coin Silver - $10 The sight of these poppiesSapphires have been mined commercially in Australia since the 19th century, primarily in Queensland and New South Wales. The coins reverse portrays an abstract interpretation of the Australian landscape, one of the worlds richest sources of gems and precious metals. The coin also incorporates a transparent locket containing a small collection of sapphires.