Historical information

This medal was produced in 1988 by the Australian Bicentennial Authority as a memento for distribution to all school students in Australia. It was one of many medals struck to commemorate 200 years of European settlement in Australia.

Significance

This medal is of some interest as it is a memento of Australia’s Bicentennial celebrations and it is one that all school children in Warrnambool and district would have received at that time.

Physical description

This silver circular medal has five stars and a large group of men, women and children some of whom are holding hands and dancing on the reverse. On the obverse is a geometrical shaped logo and two sprays of leaves.
The medal is encased in a three page green , gold, blue and red coloured card folder The inside area has the Australian flag and streamers.

Inscriptions & markings

Medal: AUSTRALIA on reverse. AUSTRALIAN BICENTENARRY 1788-1988
On the back cover of the folder: A Coat of Arms and Governor General of Australia During 1988 we commemorate 200 years of Australia's history in the modern world and will be celebrating our Bicentenary in many different ways. But one thing that we should all be doing is thinking about what it is to be an Australian. We should be learning about our past, trying better to understand the present, and thinking of the part we can play in the Australia of the future.
You are Australia's future . Keep this medallion as a reminder of this important year in our history. Signed Ninian Stephen