Medal - Astronomical Observatories

€2.00
LocationAustralia
Year2025
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionZinc (Zinc-Alloy)
Weight55 g
Diameter55 mm
Thickness4 mm
ShapeRound with cutouts
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain This medallion cover was issued by Australia Post on 30Sep2025 to commemorate the three Astronomical Observatories in the country. Specifically for the cover, the design celebrates the Melbourne Observatory which stands adjacent to the Royal Bota
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Obverse descriptionObverse feature a large telescope pointing upwards to the right with a black border with eight stars and name of the medallion.
Obverse letteringASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORIES
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionObverse feature a large telescope pointing upwards to the left with a black border with eight stars and name of the telescope.
Reverse letteringGREAT MELBOURNE TELESCOPE
Reverse scriptLatin
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MintageND (2025)  - Postal Medallion Cover - 1 500
Catalog ID3498843700
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