Summary

Australia Victoria Frankston
Medal - Armstrong Shoe Mart, Frankston 1984 (AD)
Issue number 160, Type 39
Mint: Brim Artist: Hafner
Other Details: 100 struck in brass and given to customers who purchased shoes. A $1 discount given if returned on the occasion of a further purchase. This issue features Willie the Olympic Koala and commemorates the 1984 Olympic Games.

Physical Description

A brass medal (32 mm diameter) featuring Willie the Olympic Koals standing front before the Australian flag and a commemoration of the company being in Frankston for 25 years.

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, ARMSTRONG / SHOE MART / 70 WELLS STREET / 25 YEARS / IN FRANKSTON / 1982 around, FRIENDLY FITTING FAMILY FOOTWEAR IN FRANKSTON; below date the mint name, STOKES

Edge Description

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