The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 42, October 19, 2003, Article 19

AUSTRALIAN CRICKET COIN MOSAIC

  "A unique mosaic made from thousands of Australian coins
  and depicting a trademark Don Bradman cover drive is
  unlikely to go on display at Bowral - due to its size and weight.

 "It is important that we celebrate the life of Sir Donald Bradman
  and it is very pleasing to see a crossover of sport and art," said
  Mr Mulvaney.  "Clearly the artist is a man who pays attention
  to detail as he has used 6996 coins, the same number as The
  Don's Test batting aggregate.  "However it is 2.5m high - and
  that coupled with its weight would make it difficult to hang."

  Created by Melbourne numismatist Jim Johnson, the mosaic
  features commemorative Bradman 20c pieces, pennies and a
  half penny from 1908 - the year of the late cricketer's birth.

  http://southernhighlands.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?story_id=261106

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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