HMAS Sydney
HMAS Sydney is a name that conjures up many images in the minds of Australians. Although there have been four different Sydneys, the exploits of the two Sydneys in the First and Second World War are the stuff of legend. Read More.
Siege Money
On October 13 1899, during the Second Boer War, Boer forces laid siege to the small town of Mafeking. The British, who were trying to make an increased military statement in the area, had occupied and fortified the town because of its tactical importance. Read More.
Penleigh Boyd
Born into an artistic family in 1890, Theodore Penleigh Boyd became known as one of Australia’s leading artists before his life was tragically cut short in 1923. Read More.
Trench Art
Although at one stage Trench Art was hugely popular, this popularity has waned over the past few decades as people loose touch with the significance of these items. Read More.
Rudolph Hess
The name Rudolph Hess means different things to different people. As Hitler’s deputy in the Nazi Party he is venerated amongst neo-Nazis, while to others he is an evil man who was party to some of the most horrible atrocities committed against humanity. Read More.
Conscription POsters
During the First World War the continued casualties suffered by Australian forces fighting on the front led to an increased recruiting drive at home for more soldiers to go and help them. Read More.
VC Award Dinner
When Australia’s VC recipients were honoured with a presentation dinner, hosted by John Wren, following the First World War, Lawrence Dominic McCarthy V.C had his fellow honorees sign a copy of the menu to keep as a souvenir. Read More.
The Victoria Cross
Introduced in 1856, the Victoria Cross (or VC) is the highest military recognition one can receive for valor and bravery in the face of the enemy. Read More.
Resolution & Adventure Medals
When Captain Cook set out on his second voyage in 1772 he carried with him a series of medallions which have come to be known as the Resolution and Adventure Medals. Read More.
Currency World
Welcome to Currency World, your online newspaper dedicated to coin and banknote news from Australia and around the world. As well as all of the latest news and auction updates we will provide regular articles on interesting coins, medals and banknotes. So check back regularly as we set up the website.
