Commemorative Coin - Victoria Cross

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From the Collection of Greensborough Historical Society 34 Glenauburn Road 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 (Manufacturer)
Inscriptions & Markings: Logos of Westpac, 100 years of ANZAC, and Legacy, with photographs of Albert Jacka and Cameron Baird, VC recipients.
Last updated: 16 Sep 2018 at 5:57PM

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Commemorative Coin - Victoria Cross

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