1992 Australian Endangered Species Commemorative Medallions - Royal Australian Mint / World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) / Westpac - 6 Medallions on Presentation Card - Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby, Leadbeater's Possum, Koala, Southern Right Whale, Western Swamp Tortoise and More

6 commemorative medallions on original Westpac presentation card. Very good to excellent condition. Base metal (not silver). Vendor advises approx 26-30mm diameter.



Description

A 1992 collaboration between the Royal Australian Mint, World Wide Fund for Nature Australia (WWF), and Westpac Banking Corporation, producing six commemorative medallions featuring endangered Australian species. Each medallion carries a detailed relief portrait of the featured animal with "World Wide Fund for Nature" around the top edge and "Endangered Species 1992" around the bottom.



Species confirmed: Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby, Leadbeater's Possum, Koala, Southern Right Whale, Western Swamp Tortoise, and a sixth species (possibly the Eastern Bristlebird or similar threatened bird). The medallions appear to be struck in base metal (aluminium-bronze or nickel-plated alloy) with a silver-toned finish. They are not struck in precious metal.



Presented on the original Westpac-branded presentation card with an Australian bushland landscape background, "Australian Endangered Species Commemorative Medallions" title, the WWF panda logo, "ENDANGERED" stamp, and Royal Australian Mint crest. Vendor advises a second copy of the folder set may be included in this lot (photos show what appears to be two stacked folders). Cards show light age-related wear; medallions are in very good to excellent condition with original lustre and only minor toning.



Species featured

* Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby

* Leadbeater's Possum

* Koala

* Southern Right Whale

* Western Swamp Tortoise

* Sixth endangered species (bird, possibly Eastern Bristlebird)



Specifications

Type: Commemorative medallions (not legal tender)

Year: 1992

Issuer: Royal Australian Mint / WWF Australia / Westpac

Metal: Base metal with silver-toned finish (not precious metal)

Approximate diameter: 26-30mm per medallion

Quantity: 6 medallions per set (vendor advises 2 sets may be included)

Grade: Very Good to Excellent

Packaging: Original Westpac presentation card (light age wear)

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