David Rivett CSIRO Medal by Andor Meszaros

David Rivett CSIRO Medal by Andor MeszarosThis medal commemorates Sir David Rivett (18851961), a pioneering Australian scientist and founding figure of the CSIR, later CSIRO. Serving as Chief Executive Officer from 1927 to 1945 and Chairman until 1949, Rivett was instrumental in shaping Australias national research framework. His vision fostered collaboration between science and industry, strengthening both primary and secondary sectors. The David Rivett Memorial Fund, established in 1961,

we are excited to reveal a bullion coin featuring two dragons side by side

This spectacular image is the first depicted in this coin series

A selective hologram is precisely applied to this 1 oz pure silver legal tender bar to capture its shimmering skin while its body's powerful grip constricts the bar inward

Its name came from its striking resemblance to a golden eagle with outstretched wings

The iconic stripes continue onto the engraved obverse

5% Tin Grade MS64BN

though precise figures remain unconfirmed due to limited documentation

1910 Shilling

The trees fall in and out of view behind the maple leaf struck in Ultra-High Relief and highlighted by rose gold plating

According to the previous series

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Howard Florey was an Australian pharmacologist and pathologist who is best known for his role in the development of penicillin