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Originally Posted by kiwi01 New Zealand also had the shilling with a Maori warrior holding a tiaha or spear and also the Waitangi crown with the Chief holding a spear and the Governer General holding a sword. The HMAS Sydney was sunk by the German raider Kormoran west of Australia. Both ships were sunk but as you said there were no survivors from the Sydney. |
John,the Waitangi Crown depicts Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson & a Maori chief,possibly Hongi Hika.
The office of Governor-General only came into being in 1917,replacing that of Governor.
Clinker,the Maori fighting clubs that are depicted on the New Zealand 3d. is called the Patu club.
Gxseries,Ireland did strike an issue of coins that was melted down old cannons.These are the famous Gunmoney coins,which are unique in 2 respects - bearing the month as well as the year of issue,& being the only coinage issued by an English monarch after their deposition from the throne.
Hutt River has had some medal-coins depicting planes & tanks.
The British 1994 D-Day 50 Pence coin depicts some gliders being escorted by some bombers & fighter planes.
Aidan.
