Category: Medals

Wesleyan Band of Hope Union NSW Medal

Wesleyan Band of Hope Union NSW Medal A temperance medal. Obverse legends read “WESLEYAN BAND OF HOPE UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES. I PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS AS BEVERAGES” with handshake. Reverse reads an exerpt from the Bible …

Circa 1880 Wesleyan Band of Hope Union New South Wales Medal Read More »

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il Buco Restaurant Sydney Medallion

This medallion with suspension loop was probably once a keyring advertising . The restaurant is still trading and still has the same phone number. The 7 digit phone number on the medallion dates it from the 1960’s to 1996.

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Click image to enlarge 38mm, oxidised sterling silver medal issued by the Numismatic Association of Victoria for the 50th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli. One of 200 silver medals struck, this one edge numbered 87. Listed in Carlisle …

Numismatic Association of Victoria 1965 ANZAC Day Golden Jubilee Silver Medal Read More »

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Click image to enlarge 51mm florentine copper medal issued by the Numismatic Association of Victoria, edge numbered 045. Minted in 1990 for the 75th Anniversary of the ANZAC Landings at Gallipoli in several different finishes and metals. Read more about …

Numismatic Association of Victoria 1990 75th Anniversary of the ANZAC Landings at Gallipoli Florentine Copper Medal Read More »

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Order of Australia Medal

This Medal of the Order OAM was awarded to Monty McDonald in 1997. The design of the silver gilt medal is by Stuart Devlin.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge 1932-1982 Jubilee Medal Carl Veen

Sydney Harbour Bridge 1932-1982 Jubilee Medal Carl Veen This medal has a tiny mintage of just 21 and was produced privately by Sydney medal collector Carl Veen. Diameter 30.4mm, Bronze. Carlisle reference 1982/32. ex Carl Veen collection Coin Information Reference …

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Sydney Harbour Bridge 1987 No Toll Carl Veen Medal

Sydney Harbour Bridge 1987 No Toll Carl Veen Medal 1987 No Toll. Unlisted in Carlisle. Similar to the Carl Veen 1982 Medal for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Bridge. It was 1987 when the Sydney Harbour Bridge toll was …

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Carlisle 1932/2

Carlisle 1932/2 Legends read “James Cook Baker Paddington Captain James Cook RN Sydney Harbour Bridge March 19 1932 The Pilot S.S Captain Cook”. 25mm. Gilt finish. Struck by Armor Mint for James Cook Baker located in (32-38) Victoria St Paddington, …

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Carlisle 1932/1

Carlisle 1932/1 Sydney Harbour Bridge medal with hole for a pin. Reverse states “Made in Sydney” struck by Amor Mint. The front of the medal commemorates the bridge “Opened March 19 1932”. 25mm. Appears to be brass or similar. Carlisle …

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Pageant Medal

The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened March 19th 1932. To celebrate, the state Government declared that day a public holiday and along with the official opening celebrations a pageant was held on that day that extended to a week-long event.

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