Sydney Harbour Bridge Toll Money Pack

$10.00
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Description

Taking 1,200 men more than eight years to complete, the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge cost over £4m.

A substantial sum under any circumstances, the onset of the economic turmoil of the Great Depression midway through the building process placed New South Wales Government under immense pressure.

The early days of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the toll was paid by these coins. The fee paid to cross the bridge by those in cars (6d) and those on horseback (3d). This pack comprises of a King George V Sixpence (6d) and a Threepence (3d) dated between 1911-1936.

The toll was introduced to pay the 4 million pound+ cost of construction the world's largest steel arch span bridge.

The 1911-1936 6d and 3d are in fine condition are set in an informative pack.