Flying Through Time: Aviation Masterpieces in Silver - 6 Coin Set

Country of Origin:  Australia Production year: 2008 Type: Proof UPC: 9-314688-019447 Mint catalogue number: 801944 Collection number: Production mint:  • Royal Australian Mint Purchase place:  • Royal Australian Mint Purchase date: 28 August 2009 Purchase price: Hidden Overview Flying Through Time: Aviation Masterpieces in Silver - 2 out of the 6-Coin Set Released over three years, the Masterpieces in Silver Aviation series acknowledged the proud history & significant contribution to the origins & development of Australian aviation. The first release honoured two diverse Australian passenger aircraft. The oldest, the Avro 504K, to the newest, the Airbus A380. Avro 504K After successful service over Europe during World War I, and as a training & private-use plane, Qantas took delivery of its first aircraft, the Avro 504K, in 1921. This single-engine wooden structured bi-plane carried 2 passengers, and was used for joy flights, air taxi services, and promoted the future advantages of air transport to thousands of Australians. Airbus A380 The largest passenger jet ever built, carrying between 500 to 800 passengers, with a cruising speed of 900 km/h. This true giant of the air is 73m in length, with a 79m wingspan, and total weight of 540,000kg. Designers claim it will actually increase efficiency, use less fuel & generate less noise. Qantas introduced the Airbus A380 to its fleet of commercial aircraft in late 2008.	Images
Specs  Content Silver .... 99.999 %  Details Weight (Troy oz) .... 1.143 Weight (g) .... 36.31 Diameter (mm) .... 38.74 Thickness (mm)  Monetary Year of Issue .... 2008 Country of Issue .... Australia Denomination .... Dollar (AUD) Value .... 5  Mintage Edition .... 002613 Coins Minted .... 10,000