Commemorative medallions, 1956 Olympic Games & 2000 Olympic Games
Object Type
Civic mementoes/Souvenir/Medallion
Date Used
1993
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Two small silver/ burnished grey medallions; The first bears the logo of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics with "Sydney 2000/ Melbourne 1956" debossed around the edges on the front, and "Official Partner of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games" on the reverse, debossed around a large "THE/ AGE" newspaper logo. The second medal is identical, except it bears the Sydney 2000 logo on the front. Both presented side-by-side in black presentation case.
Measurements
H: 37 W: 4mm (H: 1 7/16 W: 3/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
1993
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1826.1
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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