Medal - Opening of Royal Australian Mint

€446,658.00
LocationAustralia
Year1965-1966
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medals
CompositionCopper
Weight27 g
Diameter39 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Carlisle#1966/11
Obverse descriptionA manually operated coin press
Obverse letteringTHE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT CANBERRA OPENED BY H.R.H THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 22ND FEBRUARY 1965
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionVarious Australian wildlife including a Kangaroo, Platypus, Echidna, Sugar Glider, Emu, & Frill Necked Lizard
Reverse letteringAUSTRALIAN DECIMAL COINS ISSUED FEBRUARY FOURTEENTH 1965
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverObverse A manually operated coin press Script: Latin Lettering: THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT CANBERRA OPENED BY H.R.H THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 22ND FEBRUARY 1965 Reverse Various Australian wildlife including a Kangaroo, Platypus, Echidna, Sugar Glider, Emu, &
MintageND (1965-1966)  - - 6 000
Catalog ID5857060410
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