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.
Bradman Museum director Richard Mulvaney, a guest speaker at last week's official unveiling of the larger-than-life artwork at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, has confirmed that he will not be pursuing the item.
"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.
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