Summary
Brass Advertising Check minted by Brim Medallions, Mitcham, Victoria. Designed by Emil Hafner, Eltham, Victoria. Issued by Armstrong Shoe Mart, Frankston, Victoria. There were 100 of these pennies struck in brass and given to customers who purchased shoes. A $1 discount was given if the token was returned on the occasion of a further purchase. This issue features Willie the Olympic Koala and commemorates the 1984 Olympic Games. Issue number 154, Type 37.
Physical Description
A brass medal featuring Willie the Olympic Koala standing front before the Australian flag and the family crest.
Obverse Description
At centre within a line circle 22 mm diameter, Willie the Olympic Koala standing facing before the Australian flag; around, OLYMPIC PENNY .... 1984 .... with the mint name in small letters at the sides of the date, BRIM MELB
Reverse Description
At centre within a line circle 24 mm diameter, a ladies Victorian period button-up style boot; around, ARMSTRONG BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE ESTAB. FOUR GENERATIONS; below boot the mint name, STOKES MELB.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Numismatics & Philately, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Ian Armstrong
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Date Issued
1984 AD
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Issued By
Armstrong Shoe Mart, Frankston, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984
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Mint
Brim Medallions, Mitcham, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984
100 struck in April 1984. -
Artist
Emil Hafner, Eltham, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984
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Inscriptions
Obverse: OLYMPIC PENNY 1984 BRIM MELB Reverse: ARMSTRONG BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE ESTAB. FOUR GENERATIONS STOKES MELB.
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Series
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Material
Brass
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2 mm (Depth), 32 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.89 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Issue No. 154 Type 37
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