Australia - The 2010 Australian Centenary of Flight Silver Proof Coin

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The Australian Centenary of Flight, a 2010 silver proof coin from Australia.

The Perth Mint celebrates the 100th anniversary of successful flight in Australia with this spectacular 2010 aviation commemorative silver proof coin featuring Houdini’s French-designed Voisin bi-plane and words from a typical poster publicizing Houdini’s stunts.

An isolated nation with a vast interior, Australia had much to gain from the development of successful flying machines at the beginning of the 20th century. To promote interest in aviation, the Australian Aerial League invited Harry Houdini to demonstrate his flying skills while on tour here in 1910. The famous escapologist took-off at Diggers Rest, near Melbourne, in March 1910. A short flight of about a minute’s duration was followed by a second flight that saw him rise 100 feet, remaining airborne for almost five minutes. With a third successful attempt that day, Houdini is regarded as having completed the first sustained flight in Australia.

Includes Capsule, Official Case, Individually-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and Illustrated Box.

Coin Features

Unique and colorful design
Historical event
Very low mintage