2022 $1 Coin - 150th anniversary of Australian Overland Telegraph Line

2022 $1 Uncirculated Coin - 150th Anniversary of the Overland Telegraph Line

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of a pivotal moment in Australian history with this 2022 $1 uncirculated coin commemorating the Overland Telegraph Line.

Coin Highlights:

• Marks the 150th anniversary of the Overland Telegraph Line, connecting Australia to the world.
• Reverse design depicts the historical achievement.
• Obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark.
• Australian legal tender.
• Packaged in a presentation card.  
• Maximum mintage of 15,000.

Connecting a Nation:

The Overland Telegraph Line, stretching 2,839 km from Port Augusta to Darwin, was a monumental undertaking, navigating unexplored and challenging terrain. Led by Postmaster-General Charles Heavitree Todd, it involved installing 36,000 poles and thousands of kilometres of wire. The line's completion enabled rapid communication with Europe, conquering the "tyranny of distance" and revolutionising Australian society. This coin honours the vision, perseverance, and ingenuity behind this historic achievement.