Limited Edition '1808 Ferdinand VII Holey Dollar'

Australia’s First Currency

This limited-edition Giclée print showcases the one surviving Holey Dollar struck from an 1808 Ferdinand VII Spanish Silver Dollar.

Only 100 prints are available, each signed, numbered, and issued with a certificate of authenticity. This artwork celebrates one of the rarest coins in Australia’s first official currency, a piece most collectors only ever read about.

 
Product Details

  • Limited Edition – Only 100 Giclée prints, signed & numbered

  • Archival Quality – Pigment inks on 310gsm Smooth Cotton Rag paper 

  • Faithful to the Original – Colours carefully matched to the original oil painting

  • Certificate of Authenticity – Each edition logged, photographed, and documented for provenance

  • Secure Shipping – Express Post with tracking in Australia, international options available

The Story Behind the Artwork

Commissioned by Coinworks director Belinda Downie, the original oil painting was first displayed beside the actual coin at the 2016 ANDA Perth Coin Expo. Now, through this premium print, its story can continue in homes and collections across the world.

The 1808 Holey Dollar is more than a coin, it’s a story of resilience and reinvention. While 40,000 Holey Dollars were ordered under Governor Macquarie, only a handful linked to Ferdinand VII survive, and this 1808 example has a singular place in that history.

About the Artist

Coinart grew from my love of both fine art and rare coins. With formal art training and years spent in the numismatic world, I’ve found a way to preserve the beauty of historic coins in a form collectors can enjoy every day.

Each artwork is about more than metal. Coinart is about memory, legacy, and keeping the passion for collecting alive, even when coins remain safely stored away.

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Shipping

Orders of prints in stock will be dispatched within 2 days of receiving orders, as sending artwork requires time and care.

Some artworks are print to order, in this instance please allow 2 weeks for printing time and postage. If your order is time sensitive, please contact Sarah directly at hello@sarahbraybrook.com

Art works will be sent using the Standard Australia Post service. Art will be packaged either flat between two sheets of cardboard, or in a sturdy postage tube.

Express Post services are available upon request at the cost of that service to you.

All orders are trackable within Australia and Internationally. The current world climate has placed a great strain on postal services, making delivery times vary greatly.

Returns Policy

Sarah Braybrook is committed to providing exceptional art production for every order. Whether a single giclee print, a poster or a collection of prints, every order receives the individualised care it deserves. 

Sarah Braybrook has a no returns policy for change of mind. 

Artwork that is delivered will be free of defects.

In the unfortunate instance that damage to your order occurs during shipping, please email photos of the damaged items to hello@sarahbraybrook.com within 48 hours of receiving your order.

Upon confirmation of damaged goods, a return address will be emailed to you. Please send the damaged items to this address, and a replacement item will be sent to you upon receipt of the damaged order.

In the case you choose to receive a refund for a damaged order, payment will be made directly into your nominated account within 48 hours of receiving your returned item, not including return shipping costs. 

Every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy with the supply of your order. In the regrettable case an error does occur with an item in your order ie. incorrect print size or limited edition number, please contact hello@sarahbraybrook.com immediately for a swift resolution.