1996 $1 Sir Henry Parkes Father of Federation Silver Proof Coin PNCs - International plans by Chicago architects Walter

plans by Chicago architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin was chosen

the only other team to complete the journey

Struck by the RAM

The rooster is believed to ward off evil and is greatly admired as courageous and beneficent

Mark Skaife had already won two ATCC titles by the turn of the century

1996 $1 Sir Henry Parkes Father of Federation Silver Proof Coin PNCs - International plans by Chicago architects WalterThe following description of Sir Henry Parkes perhaps captures the true essence of the great man. In 1891 Alfred Deakin wrote; His huge figure, slow step, deliberate glance and carefully brushed out aureole of white hair combined to present the spectator with a picturesque whole which was not detracted from on closer acquaintance.