Obverse
Portrait of Sir Henry Parkes, 5 Stars of the Southern Cross "20" "Sir Henry Parkes" "Father of Federation"
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara "Elizabeth II" "Australia" "2015"
Literature
Sir Henry Parkes
20c Uncirculated Coin
200th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Parkes
In the 200 years since Sir Henry Parkes’ birth, much has been said about the man whose tireless efforts gave us the nation of Australia as we know it today. Described as' a colonial colossus' and 'the most commanding figure in Australian politics; he has been best known to generations of Australians as the Father of Federation.
Sir Henry served as Premier of New South Wales five times between and . Whether personally responding to the cries from people for financial help, reforming education or inviting women to attend political meetings reserved for men, he showed that he was a leader with a social conscience and a vision for Australia's future.
Sir Henry Parkes
Royal Australian Mint
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State Library Victoria
Image IAN 01/03/90/1
Note
Issued to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Parkes on
Remarks
The obverse side was designed by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) senior engraver Bayani "Yannie" Rumbaoa.