Summary

Australia New South Wales Sydney
ANZAAS Centenary Conference, Sydney 1988 (AD)
Mint: Amor
Other Details: ANZAAS Centenary Conference medal, available to those who attended conference. This medal was purchased on behalf of Museum Victoria by Boyce Pizzy, who attended the Conference.

Physical Description

A silver medal produced with matt antiqued finish to commemorate the centenary conference of ANZAAS held in Sydney in 1988. It features the ANZAAS logo and the legend ANZAAS / 1888 - 1988; around, .AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE INC.

Obverse Description

At centre ANZAAS, below 1888 - 1988; around, .AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE INC

Reverse Description

CENTENARY CONGRESS SYDNEY / TO CELEBRATE / 100 YEARS OF PROGRESS / IN SCIENCE / AND TECHNOLOGY / THROUGH ANZAAS

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The ANZAAS Medal was established in 1965. It is awarded by the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science for services in the advancement of science. The medal is awarded for research achievements, administration and organisation of scientific activities, and science teaching. -Australian Academy of Science web site http://www.science.org.au/awards/aasmedal.htm. -D. Tout-Smith 25/9/2003.

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