Description

Advertising Check produced by Armstrong and given to customers who purchased shoes.
A gold coloured medal without loop struck to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1986, counter-stamped by Armstrong and issued from his shop.

Obverse Description
Bust facing 3/4 right, around POPE JOHN PAUL II ; below in small letters the mint name, BRIM MELB; stamped in field on either side of Pope, ARMSTRONG / $1

Reverse Description
At centre, Papal logo, around, AUSTRALIA . PAPAL VISIT 1986 .