Coinage And Currency In New South Wales 17881829 And An Index Of Currency References In The Sydney Gazette 18031811

Author: Dr. W. J. D. Mira
Binding: Hardback
Published: Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Green cloth in good condition. Light foxing on endpapers and book block. Clean and bright copy.

This scholarly work, Coinage And Currency In New South Wales 17881829 And An Index Of Currency References In The Sydney Gazette 18031811, meticulously chronicles the complex evolution of monetary systems in early colonial Australia. The text presents a detailed account of the various forms of currency utilized during this formative period, from the arrival of the First Fleet through the first four decades of settlement. It uncovers the challenges and innovations in establishing a stable economic framework, illustrating the ingenuity required to manage trade and transactions in a nascent society. This authoritative volume further details an invaluable index of currency references found within the Sydney Gazette from 1803 to 1811, offering a unique window into daily economic life. The book argues for the profound impact of these early financial struggles on the development of the colony.