1965 Royal Australian Mint Opening and 1966 Australian (New) Decimal Coins Silver Medal
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| Year: | 1966 |
| Mint: | Stokes |
| Mintage: | 3000 |
| Metal: | Sterling Silver |
| Obverse: | Coin Press/Opening Of Royal Australian Mint 22 February 1965 |
| Reverse: | Australian Animals/Decimal Coins issued 14 February 1966 |
Carlisle ref 1966/16. 35mm sterling silver medal depicting a coin press on the obverse commemorating The Royal Australian Mint opened by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 22 February 1965. The reverse features the animals depicted on Australia’s new decimal coins and reads Australian Decimal Coins Issued February Fourteenth 1966. Minted by Stokes Ltd.
Edge numbered 977. Hallmarked STG SIL on the reverse.
Medal supplied in archival Saflip along with box of issue.
