The first paper money Australia auctioned 3.6 million dollars

Sydney (News and Us)-Australia's first paper money printed 100 years ago and was discovered in a letter in the United Kingdom in 1999, is now offered at 3.5 dollars Australia or about 3.6 million u.s. dollars in an auction.

Paper money is worth 10 Shillings with serial number M000001 issued on May 1, 1913 it is awarded by the Prime Minister Andrew Fisher to Judith Denman, a five-year-old girl is the daughter of the Governor-General Lord Denman.

In 1999, nearly 12 years after Judith Denman inducted, the money found at his objects are sorted and then bought a collector in Sydney at a price of one million dollars in Australia in 2000.

The money was then sold again in auction in 2008 and sold at a price of 1.9 million dollars in Australia.

Coin sellers in Melbourne, Coinwork, that handles the sale of State ang paper represent one of the most important periods in the history of Australia-Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 formation.

Executive Director of Coinwork, Downie, Belinda says, after consultation with experts, he expects the historic banknote sold at least 3.5 million Australia dollars, which will be the highest value in the sale of coins or banknotes in Australia.

"As far as this would be the highest price," he told AFP and added that collectors and institutions are expected to want to buy it.

"I would prefer if that money could be exhibited permanently, as it is a piece of history is important and everyone should be able to participate in it. It's very unique, "he said.

The making of paper money was the idea of Prime Minister at the time, Fisher, and the Labor Government, which wants Australia's got a better national identity after colonial times.

Nation-building initiatives undertaken by Fisher also includes the creation of a Government bank, Commonwealth Bank, the introduction of the Commonwealth as well as the establishment of the post Office's capital city Canberra.

Translator: Maria D Adriana

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"Tomb raider" Taiwan steal jewelry worth over 500,000 dollars

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Moscow (Reuters)-Taiwan Police have arrested a suspected grave robbers who holds gold jewelry valued at more than 500,000 US dollars, by making a hole in the coffin, the news agency said Taiwan, the Central News Agency.

The alleged robber, identified only by the nickname Cheng, were arrested in the western part of the County of Yunlin, Friday, after his car was caught on surveillance cameras at a cemetery in raids last month.

Police said Cheng had stolen jewelry from about 500 tombs dating back to the year 2009.

He dug the grave at night and make a hole in the coffin right at the wrist of the corpse to pick up rings and bracelets of gold.

According to Chinese custom, jewelry or valuables belonged to someone who died was buried with his body.

(H-AK)

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Victim city meteorite need help 17 million u.s. dollars

The Meteorite that crashed in Celyabinsk, Russia, from video image taken on February 15, 2013. (REUTERS/OOO Spetszakaz)

We have filed requests for assistance of the Central Government amounted to 16.6 million dollars, "

Moscow (Reuters)-the Government of Chelyabinsk Region asked the Government Center of Russia provides a budget of 16.6 million u.s. dollars to help repair the damage caused by the meteorite was struck on Friday, said regional Governor Mikhail Yurevich, Monday.

The window shattered and damaged walls at 4.715 building because the meteorite that fell in shock the Ural mountains. Most of the buildings damaged was the neighborhood residents.

Across the sky and a meteorite crashed in the region of Chelyabinsk. As many as a thousand residents were wounded by broken glass.

"We have submitted a request for the assistance of the Central Government amounted to 16.6 million dollars," said Yurevich to the reporter.

"Nevertheless the value of losses due to a meteorite bigger than that." He said that total damage was valued at 33, 2 million dollars.

Rescuers on Monday morning local time, describing it has been improving more than 3,500 buildings shaken by the meteorite.

The Unified Russia party ruling calling on businessmen in the city for not taking advantage of the disaster as the for-profit expresses over the growing demand for building materials.

That statement came out after there were reports of various companies that raise the price of stained-glass Windows and other building materials after the fall of the meteorite, OANA.

(A061/H-AK)

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Michelle Joins Team Obama's Dining For Dollars

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The urgency for donations inside the Obama-Biden campaign was stepped up a notch today when first lady Michelle Obama was tapped to plead with the president's supporters for just $3.

After a week of sometimes desperate sounding E-mails as the campaign wraps up its latest fundraising quarter, Michelle Obama today joined her husband, campaign staff and even the vice president, in promoting a dinner offer with the president in return for a few bucks.

"Paul,

Not everyone knows how to prepare for a dinner like this. As someone who's eaten countless meals with my husband, I want to tell you the one thing to do if you're selected to join him.

Just relax. Barack wants this dinner to be fun, and he really loves getting to know supporters like you.

I hope you'll take him up on it before Friday's deadline.

Will you donate just $3 today and be entered to have dinner with Barack?

These dinners mean a lot to Barack. They're a chance for him to talk with a few of the people who are driving the campaign—and a chance for him to say thank you.

So come prepared to tell your story, and say whatever's on your mind.

Don't miss the opportunity to be there. Donate $3 or more today, before the September 30th deadline:

https://donate.barackobama.com/Dinner

Thanks,

Michelle

No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by midnight on 9/30/11. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor at https://donate.barackobama.com/Dinner-with-Barack-Sept or go here, http://my.barackobama.com/Dinner-with-Barack-Alt-Sept, to enter without contributing. Four winners will each receive the following prize package: one round-trip ticket from within the fifty U.S. States, DC, or Puerto Rico to a destination to be determined by the Sponsor; hotel accommodations for one; and dinner with President Obama on a date to be determined by the Sponsor (approximate combined retail value $1,050). Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older (or of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules, http://my.barackobama.com/Dinner-Rules-Sept, and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama for America, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601.

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