Historical information

These medals were issued by the Australian Government to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 of England in 1953.

Significance

These medals are of minor interest as ones issued in 1953 to celebrate he Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 of England. They have no known local significance.

Physical description

These are ten medals with lettering and the Coat of Arms of Australia on one side and an image of Queen Elizabeth 11 and lettering on the other side. One medal is attached to a card with green cord. The card has hand written notes.

Inscriptions & markings

QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 CORONATION 2ND JUNE 1953
( on card) Queen Elizabeth 2nd June 1953 Medal struck by STOKES