Medal - Commonwealth of Australia (50 years 1901-1951) 1951 front Medal - Commonwealth of Australia (50 years 1901-1951) 1951 back
Medal - Commonwealth of Australia (50 years 1901-1951) 1951 photo
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Medal - Commonwealth of Australia 50 years

1951 year
Bronze 13.12 g 31 mm
Description
Location
Australia
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Commemorative medals › Event medals
Year
1951
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.12 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#155710
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

The sun above and seven ears of wheat bottom representing the States and Territory.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIFTY YEARS
COMMONWEALTH
OF AUSTRALIA

Edge

Plain

Comment

This medal was awarded to the school children of Australia in 1951 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Federation of Australia.