Medal - Western Australia 150th Anniversary (Gold Medallion) 1979 front Medal - Western Australia 150th Anniversary (Gold Medallion) 1979 back
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Medal - Western Australia 150th Anniversary Gold Medallion

1979 year
Gold (.999) (Large Gold Medallion) - 43.2 mm
Description
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
References
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

 

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  3000 - - - - - -

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