Australia 1945 One Pound War Savings Certificate

Australia 1945 One Pound War Savings CertificateBetween 1940 and 1945, Australians purchased War Savings Certificates to help fund WWII, effectively lending the government money. Available in denominations from 1 to 50, they sold below face value and matured in seven years. Despite wartime hardship, over 3. 8 million applications raised 1. 16 billion. The government promoted the scheme with posters, parades, and public displays. With taxes rising and rationing in place, this mass financial effort

and dedication to public service

90mm flan – struck from 1oz PURE 99

battles mythical creatures like the harpies and the Hydra

CSIRO’s research vessel (RV) Investigator enables exploration of the deep-sea and ocean abyss of Australia’s expansive marine territories

the second coin in the five-piece Eyes of the World series

Also featured in the reverse design are two stylised wattle branches

it is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere

Base with suede – like surface

PRESENTATION

• Certain silver editions feature frosting on the reverse of the coin that embellishes the design

Internment Camps

and Nanjing in China