200 Years (1966–2000)

In 1988, Australia celebrated 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet. The festivities were accompanied by protest about the impact of European settlement on the indigenous population.

Australian school children were issued with a Bicentennial commemorative medal, designed by Michael Meszaros, whose father Andor produced the Olympic participants' medal.

To view the coins and medals from this period, click on the links to the left. To return to the front (home) page, click on the coins and medals banner at the top of the page.

Peter Nicholson 'First Fleet Re-enactment' 1988.
Source – The Age.

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Silver 50 cent coin, 1966

50th Anniversary of Gallipoli medal, 1965

Vietnam Service medals, 1964 – 1974

Apollo 8 medal, 1968

James Cook bicentenary medal, 1970

Gothic Bank medal, 1976

75th anniversary of Federation medal, 1976

Bicentenary of Captain Cook medal, 1979

Halley's Comet medal, 1986

Victorian of the Year medal, 1988

Victorian Arts Centre medal, 1989

James Galloway restoration medal, 1992

Taltarni Wine Award, 1993

Melbournese Jewellers medal, 1996

Australian silver dollar, 1999

200 Years (1966–2000)

In 1988, Australia celebrated 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet. The festivities were accompanied by protest about the impact of European settlement on the indigenous population.

Australian school children were issued with a Bicentennial commemorative medal, designed by Michael Meszaros, whose father Andor produced the Olympic participants' medal.

To view the coins and medals from this period, click on the links to the left. To return to the front (home) page, click on the coins and medals banner at the top of the page.

Peter Nicholson 'First Fleet Re-enactment' 1988.
Source – The Age.