Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
Australian Bicentennary 1988 (AD)
Mint: Hafnet Mint
Numismatic association of Victoria (NAV)
Other Details: Medal issued by the Numismatic Association of Victoria to commemorate the Australian bicentenary in 1988. It was designed by Terry Pepperell.

Physical Description

Oval shaped medal made from 'gilding metal' a form of brass Scene of First Fleet led by H.M.S. Sirius passing rugged headland with single tree, at left side floral arrangement of Australian native plants; above H.M.S. SIRIUS, TRANSPORTS & STORESHIPS; below, ENTERING PT. JACKSON / 26th. Jany. 1788Aetial scene of Sydney in 1988 including Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Luna Park etc. around below, MCMLXXXVIII NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA in tiny letters after, L.T.P.

Obverse Description

Scene of First Fleet led by H.M.S. Sirius passing rugged headland with single tree, at left side floral arrangement of Australian native plants; above H.M.S. SIRIUS, TRANSPORTS & STORESHIPS; below, ENTERING PT. JACKSON / 26th. Jany. 1788

Reverse Description

Aetial scene of Sydney in 1988 including Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Luna Park etc. around below, MCMLXXXVIII NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA in tiny letters after, L.T.P.

Edge Description

Stamped 062

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