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Busselton Historical Society > Records

ANNIVERSARY COIN

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Overview

a.Copper coin - Picture of man panning for gold, there is a symbol of a shovel beside him. Around the edge is printed 1979 Anniversary 150th of Western Australia.
On the back is a picture of Governor Stirling with a picture of a boat in the background. Around the edge is printed 'Swan River Colony founded 1829.
b. Blue velvet display box. Inside on lid lined in cream silk with the words "150th Anniversary Western Australia 1979'.Blue display cushion with indent for coin

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cwa-org-124-2019.174a.b

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Statement of significance

Historic: A truely limited edition medallion struck by the Perth mint to mark 150yrs of settlement in W.A.
Provenance: Donated by RLR Maidment a resident of Capel who was a Member of the Busselton HIstorical Society, he was known for breeding and exhibiting Shropshire sheep
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Busselton Historical Society

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