Summary
A gold-plated medal struck for sale to collectors as a commemoration of the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. The medal features the flags of Great Britain and Australia enlarged over a building and the bicentenary logo.
Mint: Hafner.
Physical Description
A gold plated medal struck for sale to collectors as a commemoration of the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. The medal features the flags of Great Britain and Australia enlarged over a building and the bicentenary logo.
Obverse Description
First Parliament House Canberra with Union Jack and Australian flag above; below, FEDERATION 1901
Reverse Description
At centre the bicentenary logo, a map of Australia made from diagonal lines and Australia / 1788 - 1988 ©; around above, AUSTRALIAN BICENTENARY
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Downie, P.J. Ltd., 01 Mar 1988
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Date Issued
1988 AD
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Issued By
Downie, P.J. Ltd., Canberra, Greater Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Artist
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Inscriptions
(edge) Plain (obverse) First Parliament House Canberra with Union Jack and Australian flag above; below, FEDERATION 1901 (reverse) At centre the bicentenary logo, a map of Australia made from diagonal lines and Australia / 1788 - 1988 ©; around above, AUSTRALIAN BICENTENARY
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Series
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Material
Gold-plated
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.28 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Australian Bicentenary, 1788-1988, Australian Federation, 1901, Celebrations, Flags
