Medal - Opening of New Parliament House, Canberra, P.J. Downie Ltd, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 1988

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Summary:: Australia A.C.T. Canberra
Medal - Opening of Parliament House 1988 (AD)
Mint: Hafner (? normally he signs his work but this is not signed)
Other Details: A silver-plated bronze medal finished in 'antique' style issued to commemorate the Visit of Elizabeth II in 1988 and the opening of the new Parliament House in Canberra. It features a facing portrait of the Queen and an image of Parliament House with flag flying, and part of the gardens.
Description:: A silver-plated bronze medal finished in 'antique' style issued to commemorate the Visit of Elizabeth II in 1988 and the opening of the new Parliament House in Canberra. It features a facing portrait of the Queen and an image of Parliament House with flag flying and part of the gardens.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Downie, P.J. Ltd., 1988

Tagged with:	royal visits, ebey
Themes this item is part of:	HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926- ), Public Life & Institutions Collection, Emil Hafner, Engraver (circa 1920s- )
Primary Classification:	MEDALS
Secondary Classification:	Commemorative
Tertiary Classification:	bicentenary of australia
Series:	Australian Commemorative Medals
DateEra:	1988 AD
Obverse Description:	Portrait of the Queen wearing coronet and pearls facing 3/4 left; around ROYAL VISIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II below, .1988 .
Reverse Description:	Parliament House; around above, . OPENING OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE .; below, 9th MAY 1988
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	Plain (edge) Portrait of the Queen wearing coronet and pearls facing 3/4 left; around ROYAL VISIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II below, .1988 . (obverse) Parliament House; around, . OPENING OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE .; below, 9th MAY 1988(reverse)
Shape:	round
Material:	Silver-plated
Issued By:	Downie, P.J. Ltd., Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 1988
Mint:	Hafner (Mint)
Person Depicted:	HM Queen Elizabeth II