Medal - NSW - Sydney Metro Monorail; Type 2 (Tourist Souvenir) ND
| Brass | 9.8 g | 30.4 mm |
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 30.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#419663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Map of Australia with Kangaroo jumping left; compass points behind map
Script: Latin
Lettering: AUSTRALIA SOUVENIR TOURIST COIN
Edge
Plain
Comment
One of a series of Tourist Souvenir coins that could be obtained at various tourist places across Australia: There are three of this type.
Type 1: Obverse Die - Tower points to ns in transport; Doors full height, Notch on end of train next to mono rail; Reverse Die- Kangaroo sunk, rays hollow; Bottom compass point - points to two curves.
Type 2: Obverse Die - Tower points to o in transport; Doors half height, Small notch on end of train next to mono rail; Reverse Die- Kangaroo sunk, rays hollow; Bottom compass point - points to one curve
Type 3: Obverse Die - Tower points to n in transport; Doors full height, Notch on end of train next to mono rail; Reverse Die- Kangaroo in relief, rays solid; Bottom compass point - points to two curves.
Interesting fact
An interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the Sydney Metro Monorail, which was a driverless monorail system in Sydney, Australia. Opened in 1988, it connected the suburbs of Pyrmont and Darling Harbour with the Central Business District and Circular Quay, allowing easy access to various tourist attractions and public transport hubs.
