Sovereign Hill
VIC - Ballarat · Australia
From collectors
Sovereign Hill is an open museum all about the Victorian gold rush. Caring for objects for that time in history.
0Enjoy panning for gold in the creek for the chance to strike it rich.
Also a 90 minute sound and light show. Under cover of darkness travel across our sprawling site, AURA transforms Sovereign Hill into a moving theatre with hundreds of hi-tech projections telling our story. The Wadawurrung creation story unfolds and soars into the skies over our lake. The gritty story of gold along with rebellion, gunfights, triumphs, and tragedies will draw you into the drama of history.
Machine 1: 4 designs
1) 'Be Curious, Rebellious and Inspired', flag tower under,
2) 'Sovereign Hill since 1970', coach being pulled by horses.
3) 'Sovereign Hill Ballarat since 1970', logo,
4) 'Sovereign Hill Redcoats', Civil war soldiers and drummer
Token Machine 1: 3 token designs:
1) 'Sovereign Hill Ballarat since 1970', Gold pan with crossed shovel and pick,
2) 'Poppet Head', cart and horses passing mining machinery',
3) 'Gold Miners', in front of mining equipment.
In addition to the medallion machine (3 designs available), there is also a different design (with case and stand) available from the gift shop.
1/15/26: Added pennies to scan. GSY
7/11/25: Location added AOK (TEC 5766) pending pictures
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 | 4 | Penny |
| Medallion 2 | 3 | Token |
2 photos from collectors
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