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Medal - International Geographical Union Abel Janszoon Tasman, 20/50
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1977 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | A bust of Abel Janszoon Tasman facing left is depicted in a raised oval cartouche in the lower left field. To the right, a full-figure scene in high relief shows a man planting a flag on a rocky shore, with a period sailing ship navigating rough seas in the upper left background. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a central flat field bearing a multi-line inscription in German, surrounded by a decorative border of raised triangular dentils forming an inner ring. The name of the explorer is displayed prominently in large capital letters at the top, followed by a descriptive text in smaller italic lettering below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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