Devlin Walk: Aussie Coins to Buckingham Palace celebrates 60 years of Australia’s decimal currency and the remarkable story of Geelong-born designer and silversmith Stuart Devlin.
Follow a leisurely walk through Geelong’s CBD, discovering Michael Cassar’s public artworks celebrating Devlin’s groundbreaking designs for Australia’s first decimal coins in 1966. Along the way, look closely and find the answers hidden in Michael’s works as you take part in a playful quiz inspired by Devlin’s iconic coin designs.
Gather afterwards at The Geelong Club for refreshments and fascinating stories from Dr Adele Norton of the Geelong Coin Club and special guest John Killick.
Discover the story of a local designer whose creativity shaped Australian history, earned international recognition, and led to his appointment as jeweller to HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1982.
