Henry Lawson Collection - 50c Uncirculated Coin 2022, Coin Set from Australia - detailed information

Henry Lawson was a gifted balladist and short story writer with a talent for narrative, atmosphere and humour. Despite the failures of his later years, Lawson remained a popular favourite and he continues to be recognised as a central figure in Australian literary and popular culture.

Three of Lawson’s renowned literary pieces - The Drover’s Wife, The Loaded Dog and On the Edge of Plain are celebrated in this 50c aluminium bronze coin collection (note that these differ from the usual Australian 50 cents, which are in copper-nickel).