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Sydney Harbour Bridge opening commemorative medallion

Object No. 88/1068

Commemorative medallion, opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge, gilded bronze, issued by James Cook, Paddington, New South Wales, Australia, 1932

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Summary

Physical Description

Circular medallion of gilded bronze. One side of the medallion depicts an image of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with a boat located in the water below, the other side depicts a statue of Captain James Cook with the harbour, lighthouse and sunset.

DIMENSIONS

Diameter

25 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

This medallion was designed and produced to coincide with the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. The designer and manufacturer are unknown.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Martin Daniel Coin Dealers, 1988

Acquisition Date

28 November 1988

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