1998 Howard Florey Silver Proof $1 Coin

1998 Howard Florey Silver Proof $1 CoinHoward Florey was an Australian pharmacologist and pathologist who is best known for his role in the development of penicillin, the world's first antibiotic. Florey's work revolutionized modern medicine and saved countless lives, particularly during World War II. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 for his contribution to the development of penicillin. Weight: 11. 66 grams Purity: 99. 9% Silver Actual Silver Weight: 0.

Both feared and respected

Blanks are a popular area of collecting

The Rooster is the tenth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar

May Gibbs's marvellous creation - the Gumnut world

this presentation forms a fine memento of the key role plated by the Mint in the creation of Australia's predecimal currency

from an old collection with unilateral olive grey toning

with rising unemployment and a significant drop in living standards

As part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Royal Air Force

• Struck to highest Proof quality finish

5% Tin Mint Melbourne Grade Very Fine

00 Fineness (% purity) 99

This coin will strike a chord with history buffs