Western Australian Sesquicentennial Medallion 1979 Gold 62.20g
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| Last Sold On: | 28/10/2024 |
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Western Australian Sesquicentennial Medallion 1979 Gold 62.20g
Obverse: Governor Stirling, date and legend around
Reverse: Agricultural produce, date and legend around
Diameter: 42mm | Weight: 62.2g | Purity: 99.99% | AGW: 2.00 ozt
Mintage: 1,050
This hefty medallion contains two full ounces of 24 carat gold.
1979 was a big year in Western Australia - WAY 1979, was the official 1979 sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) celebration of the establishment of the Swan River Colony, the first permanent European settlement in Western Australia.
The first WAY '79 event was a New Years Eve concert on the Perth Esplanade, attended by about 60,000 people.
One of the main events held under the patronage of WAY 1979 was the Miss Universe 1979 pageant, which was held in Perth. Another major event was the visit of Prince Charles in March.
Numerous other events were staged under the WAY '79 banner, from yacht races to family reunions and street parties. A twenty cent postage stamp was issued, and a range of merchandise were produced, from books to tea-towels.
By far the most valuable and enduring mementos from the occasion are the medallions struck by the Perth Mint, as part of their series of medallions in a range of metals.
This medal features the portrait of the first Governor of the Swan River Settlement, Captain James Stirling, on the obverse, and a range of Western Australian agricultural products on the reverse. The promotional brochure for these medallions described the reverse of the coin this way: "This large gold medallion represents the oldest and richest of the State's production - primary industry. The design combines the main produce of our land and sea resources."
This superb medallion was struck to specimen quality by the Perth Mint, and features a frosted relief either side, as well as mirrored fields.
If you'd like to confirm the information on this medallion, it can be found in a copy of "Australian Medals and Medalets", by Les Carlisle.
SKU: 16221
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