Medals and coins - Timeline and pictures
By Museum Victoria | Thursday, 22 November 2007
Medals and coins capture moments in history.
They have been treasured by recipients, sought by collectors and now provide us with ways to look at the past.
This timeline of more than 180 coins and medals tells many stories about people, places and events in Victoria's history. The subjects and designs reflect the social and political events that were considered important at the time.
The coins and medals are organised chronologically within eight key themes in Victoria's history.
Select a particular period and browse through the coins and medals that interest you.
- 1788-1850 - Fighting to survive
- 1851-1864 - Gold!
- 1865-1879 - 8 Hours Labour
- 1880-1899 - Centennial extravaganza
- 1900-1934 - Winning entries
- 1934-1950 - Melbourne's war
- 1951-1965 - Olympic fever
- 1966-2000 - 200 Years
