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New Member
Australia
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I found this with some old stuff my nan had. Wondering how rare it is and if its worth anything. cheers   |
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Moderator
 United States
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 to CCF. I don't know the value but wanted to say that I really like the look of that. And your pics are great too. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I was on Sydney Harbour for the '88 celebrations. Later on, I was on Milsons Point Railway Station, watching the fireworks. The Bridge was used as a scaffold to display fireworks. For those not familiar with Sydney, Google map 'Milsons Point'.
Just before the firework display finished, I jumped on a train and whilst it was crossing the Bridge, the Grande Finale of the fireworks built up to a crescendo. On the train, it was a bit like World War Three had started, with fireworks erupting all around us.
Most of the Tall Ships from around the World 1,000 tons and over, gathered on Sydney Harbour for the celebrations, including the U.S. C.G.C. Eagle.
One of those 'once in a lifetime' experiences you don't forget.
Edited by sel_69l
06/24/2012 10:54 am
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Valued Member
Australia
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Mate,
I have the cateloge for this(Bi1988 with all coins tokens,
if you can work out weight I can tell you what it is.
Awsome condition
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New Member
Australia
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i actually dont have a scales that can weigh the coin
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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New Member
Australia
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Your one looks more goldy than mine.
What are these worth?
cheers
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
These are only medallions and are not as collectible as coins. I'm not sure what they are valued at I bought mine a while ago. But as a memento of the bicentenary it is worth a fair bit to me  mine is probably in better condition because it has been in a capsule over the years and not in contact with the air |
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Valued Member
Australia
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 thanks trout , I have one of them too , cant even remember where I got it from ,but have had it for a while now , never ever knew what it was ,or why I got it , i am sure it is the same , will get it out and check it when I get back from holidays ,.. ,, kel ,, |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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sel_69l, I have one of the CG tokens from that trip!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
WOW! Interesting medallion, of which I was totally unaware of. Ta for the pic.s!
The depiction of square riggers on coins and medals almost always ensure a handsome result.
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Valued Member
Australia
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this one of mine is the same as trouts .   ,, kel ,, |
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Valued Member
Australia
428 Posts |
on it,s own 61.9 g
in plastic capsule 74 g
in case housing 165 g
in outer box 176 g
please consider weight for postage if you ever buy one of these .. ,, kel ,,
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Valued Member
Australia
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this is the outer hard case  ,, kel ,, |
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Valued Member
Australia
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Ok,
the "celebrateion of a nation"
METAL: BR.gilded
Mint:RAM
Mintage: 149,700
The ship
ali-bronze
mintage: 250,000
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