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Medal - Independence
| Location | Zimbabwe (1980-date) |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Composition | Gilt bronze |
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| Obverse description | Central relief depicting the stone walls and conical tower of Great Zimbabwe, with a crossed rifle and agricultural implement (hoe) in the lower field. The legend arches above and below around the rim, with a decorative laurel-wreath suspension loop at the top. |
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| Obverse lettering | 18 APRIL 1980 ZIMBABWE INDEPENDENCE |
| Reverse description | Central relief of the Zimbabwe Bird perched atop a decorated pedestal, wings outstretched, rising from stylised flames in the lower field. A geometric triangular pattern fills the background field on both sides of the bird, with a small engraver's mark visible at lower right. |
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