Coin of the Week
Old Wentworth Gaol
SITE:
BACKGROUND:
ORIGINAL BRIEF:
Old Wentworth Gaol
Beverley Street, Wentworth NSW 2648
The town of Wentworth is situated near the NSW / Victoria border, at the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers. In it's heydey, it was the largest inland port in Australia.
The Wentworth Gaol operated there from 1879 to 1927.
The client supplied an image of the Gaol for the front of the coin, plus the text 'OLD WENTWORTH GAOL NSW 1879 to 1927'
On the reverse side the client suggested the text 'WENTWORTH NSW, TOWN ON TWO RIVERS'.
CHANGES:
In consultation with the client, it was decided to add a second image to the reverse side to complement the text. The Wentworth area is famous for it's paddle steamers. One of the most famous of these is the PS RUBY. Built in 1907, the Ruby is still a major tourist attraction.
MOCKUPS:
APPROVAL:
POINT OF SALE:
Prior to production, we produce a computer mockup of the coin to show the client what the final product will look like.
Once approved, the coin went into production. The coin was made to our standard specifications. Diameter 30mm, thickness 2mm and gold-plated with 24ct gold. All our coins are supplied in a clear acrylic case with a black packing ring for added protection.
The coins were dispatched along with one of our hand-crafted, timber display stands.
These stands are supplied free of charge.
AVAILABILITY:
The coins can only be purchased from Old Wentworth Gaol.
Please contact Paul for more information gaoler1959@me.com