On this day in 1814, the first batch of coins to be minted in Australia was distributed for use in the penal colony of New South Wales. 

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1814, the first batch of coins to be minted in Australia was distributed for use in the penal colony of New South Wales.

Australia introduces the nation's first currency, the holey dollar - February 25th, 1814

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