Aeropex 03, Adelaide [realia] / [designed, issued and struck by the Adelaide Mint.]. 2003.

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Aeropex 03, Adelaide [realia] / [designed, issued and struck by the Adelaide Mint.]. 2003.

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This limited edition medallion was struck for Aeropex 03, Adelaide, 17 December 2003, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight by the Wright Brothers on 17 December 1903 and to recognise four of Australia's own intrepid aviators.

1 medal : cupro-nickel ; diam. 39 cm.

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