2004 $5 150 Years of Steam Railways In Australia 1oz Silver Proof Coin Silver - Masterpieces Set metal and water

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2004 $5 150 Years of Steam Railways In Australia 1oz Silver Proof Coin Silver - Masterpieces Set metal and waterOn 12 September 1854 the first steam driven locomotive left Flinders Street station in Melbourne for Sandridge (Port Melbourne). This historic event marked the beginning of our steam rail network. Today, Australias railways continue to play an important role in hauling the nations freight. The coins design features a powerful steam driven train emerging from the Australian landscape and honours the important role our railways have played in building