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Medal - Gateway Bridge Brisbane - Silver Inauguration Medal
| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1986 |
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| Thickness | 4 mm |
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| Obverse description | A detailed relief depiction of the Gateway Bridge spanning the Brisbane River occupies the central field, with the bridge's pylons and roadway rendered in perspective. Technical specifications appear in three lines in the lower field. The surrounding legend names the bridge and records the commissioning date, with the engraver's initials A.J.P. appearing at the base. |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a raised relief composition of an emu and a kangaroo flanking a palm tree, standing on a ground line, evoking the Australian coat of arms supporters. The legend within the inner circle reads 'THE GATEWAY BRIDGE COMPANY LIMITED' above the device and 'THE AUSTRALIAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY BRISBANE BRANCH' below, with the initials G.D.S. at the base. The outer border legend names the construction consortium and venue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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