Commemorative Coin - Victoria Cross

From the Collection of Greensborough Historical Society 34 Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty Victoria

Description

Bronze coin featuring an Australian Victoria Cross, laminated, mounted on card printed in colour both sides

Size

Medallion 3cm diameter; card 9.5 x 15

Object Registration

5731

Keywords

victoria cross, coins, commemorative coins

Historical information

Victoria Cross for Australia was introduced in 1991 for actions in Afghanistan. Corporal Cameron Baird was the 100th Australian to receive the award This coin is one of a series "Legends of ANZACS", uncirculated, with a value of 25 cents.

When Made

2017_

Made By

Royal Australian Mint (Maker)

Inscriptions & Markings

Logos of Westpac, 100 years of ANZAC, and Legacy, with photographs of Albert Jacka and Cameron Baird, VC recipients.

Last updated

27 Dec 2018 at 11:47AM