Description

2001 Centenary of Federation 50c - Norfolk Island

Features the Norfolk Island Coat of Arms. The symbols on the Norfolk Island Coat of Arms are as follows:
1. The lion is used as a supporter and crest, reflects the Island’s historic links with Britain, New South Wales and Tasmania.
2. The Kangaroo refers to the Island’s connection to Australia.
3. The anchors and naval crown allude to the naval background of the settlers on Pitcairn Island and Norfolk Island and the importance of the sea in the history of Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands.
4. The covered cup is taken from the Arms of the Fletcher Christian family
5. The book stands for the Bible taken from H.M.A.V. Bounty
6. The two Mullets (stars) on the Shield refer to those used in the Crest of Australia, the Arms of New South Wales, but they are depicted in the conventional heraldic manner with five points. Stars appear in the posthumous arms of Captain James Cook, the discoverer of Norfolk Island.
7. Norfolk Island Pine Tree on the rocky mount is taken from the landing scene depicted in the 1856 Great Seal, and the hulls in the Naval Crown can also be taken as a reference to the boat in that scene.
8. The laurel wreath around the neck of the lion is taken from the posthumous Arms of Captain James Cook.
The Motto “Inasmuch” is taken from the words of the Pitcairn Anthem, from the Gospel according to St. Matthew (25.40): “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”.

Image provided is showing coin design.  Coin is in very good condition, ex circulation.  It is not unusual for coins to have marks.  If any questions, we are happy to provide a scan of the coin before purchase.