{"product_id":"2004-5-fine-silver-proof-coin-150-years-of-steam-railways-in-australia","title":"2004 1oz $5 150 YEARS OF STEAM RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA FINE SILVER PROOF COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e150 YEARS OF STEAM RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrating 150 years of Steam Railways in Australia with the release of a $5 silver Proof Coin on 23 August, the Royal Australian Mint will recognise a significant milestone in Australia's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the longest stretch of straight railway line in the world, railways hold a special place in Australia. This service has helped shape the nation by opening up passenger and freight routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a fitting tribute the Royal Australian Mint has produced a design that compliments the beginning of railways in Australia. Vladimir Gottwald's depiction of a steam train emerging from the Australian landscape recognises the significance of this event in the development of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 150 years ago the Hobson's Bay Railway Company's first steam train left on the 4 kilometre journey from Flinders Street to Port Melbourne on 12 September 1854. Today Australia has an extensive railway system that links the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: $5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: 99.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass: 1 Troy oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 40.00 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage: 15,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Australian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176186380420,"sku":"888336","price":217.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/P1030850__52262.1409184781.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759522685","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2004-5-fine-silver-proof-coin-150-years-of-steam-railways-in-australia","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}