1979 Western Australia 150th Anniversary Gold Medallion 20 grams — Swan River Colony

Product Information

Description:

1979 commemorative gold medallion marking the 150th anniversary of Western Australia and the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829.

Obverse: A portrait of a colonial-era figure (Swan River Colony founding), with sailing ships and a coastal scene, encircled by the inscription "SWAN RIVER COLONY FOUNDED 1829."

Reverse: Western Australian emblems including a ram's head, a rock lobster/crayfish, wheat sheaves, and a shell, with the inscription "WESTERN AUSTRALIA 150TH ANNIVERSARY 1979."

Key details:

• Year: 1979
• Theme: Western Australia 150th anniversary / Swan River Colony
• Format: Commemorative medallion
• Weight: 20 grams
• Purity: 99.99% (24 carat)
• Legal tender: no visible denomination

A historical Western Australian commemorative piece with strong local/collector appeal.