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Medal - Platypus Australia - Rare Wild Animals
| Location | Australia |
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| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
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| Obverse description | Full-colour photographic depiction of a platypus in a natural rocky and aquatic setting, occupying the central field. The legend 'AUSTRALIA' appears in raised letters within a gilt banner at the top, and 'RARE WILD ANIMALS' within a similar banner at the bottom. The species name 'PLATYPUS' is inscribed in the lower right portion of the colour field. |
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| Obverse lettering | AUSTRALIA PLATYPUS RARE WILD ANIMALS |
| Reverse description | Outline map of Australia in relief, superimposed with the design of the Australian national flag incorporating the Union Jack canton and the Commonwealth Star, set against a field of vertical lines. The border is adorned with a wreath of native floral sprigs and small decorative elements. The legend 'AUSTRALIA' is inscribed in the upper portion of the field. |
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