Colony of Victoria (1851-1901), State of Victoria (1901-present)
British Colony (1851-1901), State of Australia (1901-present)
Location: Southeast Australia
Capital City: Melbourne
Government type: British Colony (1851-1901), State of Australia (1901-present)
Main languages: English
Main religions: Catholic Christianity, Protestant Christianity
Chronology
1851: Separated from New South Wales as its own colony
1855: Self-government granted
1901: State of Australia
Currency
Pound (1851-1901)
1 Pound = 20 Shillings = 240 Pence
Coins from Victoria in the collection
•1/2 Penny, 1854 (copper, Kangaroo Office (Melbourne), KM#Tn244)