2019 $1 Centenary of The Great Air Race England To Australia 8 Coin Set

In 1919, the Australian Government announced a £10,000 prize for the first Australians to fly from England to Australia in under 30 days. Six Australian crews and a pair of Frenchmen took up the challenge in planes made from wood and fabric, with open cockpits and little more than a compass for navigation. Only a single plane made it home in 30 days, beating the daring French who threatened to steal the glory. This achievement by the Vickers Vimy team led by Sir Ross Smith was as awe-inspiring in its day as humans landing on the moon.