Commemorative coin, Fanny Durack design c1994
Object Type
Philatelics and currency/Currency/Coin
Date Used
1994
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A silver $10 Australian coin encased in a clear acrylic case. On the obverse is the profile bust portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Inscription: 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1994'. On the reverse is the low relief image of Sarah Durack, raising her arm out of the pool. Beneath her are two crossed victory palms, and beneath them, a gold medal. Inscription: 'AUSTRALIA'S 1ST GOLD MEDALLISTS/SARAH DURACK/10 DOLLARS'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 40 D: 8mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 1 9/16 D: 5/16")
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Date Used
1994
Location
In storage
Registration No
1994.3021.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by the Royal Australian Mint.
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