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Medal - Western Australia 150th Anniversary Gold Medallion
1979 year| Gold (.999) (Large Gold Medallion) | - | 43.2 mm |
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1979 |
| Composition | Gold (.999) (Large Gold Medallion) |
| Diameter | 43.2 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#418970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ram, lobster, wheat and oyster with pearl.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
150TH ANNIVERSARY 1979
Edge
Plain
Comment
The obverse design common to all medallions symbolises Western Australia's birth and honours its founder - James Stirling
The reverse design of the gold medallion represents the oldest and richest of the State's production - primary industry. The design combines the main produce of our land and sea resources. Ram, Rock lobster, Wheat, and oyster with pearl
Interesting fact
This gold medallion commemorates the 150th anniversary of Western Australia's founding in 1979. It was produced as part of a series of commemorative coins and medals celebrating significant events in Australian history. The .999 gold content makes it highly valuable both historically and monetarily.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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