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Summary:: Australia
Medal - Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988 (AD)
Mint: Hafner
Other Details: A gold-plated medal struck for sale to collectors as a commemoration of the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. The medal features a view of Sydney Harbour in 1988 with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, the Opera House and the bicentenary logo.
Description:: A gold plated medal struck for sale to collectors as a commemoration of the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. The medal features a view of Sydney Harbour in 1988 with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, the Opera House in front of it and the bicentenary logo.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Downie, P.J. Ltd., 1988

Tagged with:	australian bicentenary 1788-1988, celebrations, opera houses
Themes this item is part of:	Public Life & Institutions Collection, Emil Hafner, Engraver (circa 1920s- ), Emil Hafner, Engraver (circa 1920s- )
Primary Classification:	MEDALS
Secondary Classification:	Commemorative
Tertiary Classification:	bicentenary of australia
Series:	Commemorative
DateEra:	1988 AD
Obverse Description:	A view of Sydney Harbour in 1988 with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, the Opera House in front pleasure craft and ferries; above on ribbon, BICENTENARY; below, 1788 - 1988
Reverse Description:	Australian Bicentenary logo
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	(edge) Plain (obverse) A view of Sydney Harbour in 1988 with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, the Opera House in front pleasure craft and ferries; above on ribbon, BICENTENARY; below, 1788 - 1988 (reverse) At centre the bicentenary logo, a map of Australia made from diagonal lines and Australia / 1788 - 1988 ©; around above, AUSTRALIAN BICENTENARY
Shape:	round
Material:	Gold-plated
Issued By:	Downie, P.J. Ltd., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mint:	Hafner (Mint)
Artist:	Emil Hafner