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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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Boyce Pizzey, 20 May 1988
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Date Issued
1988 AD
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Issued By
Australian & New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science (ANZAAS), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Commissioned By
Australian & New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science (ANZAAS), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1988
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) At centre ANZAAS, below 1888 - 1988; around, .AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE INC (obverse) CENTENARY CONGRESS SYDNEY / TO CELEBRATE / 100 YEARS OF PROGRESS / IN SCIENCE / AND TECHNOLOGY / THROUGH ANZAAS (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
38 mm (Outside Diameter), 30.11 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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