Medal - Australian Bicentenary (Aussie Sports) 1988 front Medal - Australian Bicentenary (Aussie Sports) 1988 back
Medal - Australian Bicentenary (Aussie Sports) 1988 photo
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Medal - Australian Bicentenary Aussie Sports

1988 year
Copper 26.5 g 40 mm
Description
Location
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1988
Composition
Copper
Weight
26.5 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#291308
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

At centre Bicentennial stylised map of Australia logo with leaves at bottom of medal

Script: Latin

Lettering: AUSTRALIA BICENTENARY 1799 - 1977

Edge

Plain

Comment

Copper medal commissioned by the Commonwealth of Australia to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988 minted by the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. Issued in a plastic Jewel Case.