2000 Sydney Olympic Games mascot 'Syd' as a money box
Object Type
Games and toys/Toy
Philatelics and currency/Currency/Accessory/Coin box
Date Used
2000
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Money box in the form of Syd, mascot of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Red brown coloured plastic money box in the form of a platypus standing on a circular base. Brown, white and black paint on eyes, tan brown paint in between webbing of hands and feet. On front of base on right side Sydney 2000 logo, on left Westpac Bank logo and words "Official Partner of the 2000 Olympic Games". On back of head slot to insert money. On underside of base the word "Syd" in brown paint and a circular white plastic plug closing hole in base.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 225 W: 125 D: 118mm (H: 8 7/8 W: 4 15/16 D: 4 5/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
2000
Location
In storage
Registration No
2007.95
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by the Victorian Olympic Council
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