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2000 The Sydney 2000 Olympic Silver Proof Coin Collection - 16 Silver Proof $5 Coins

2000 The Sydney 2000 Olympic Silver Proof Coin Collection - 16 Silver Proof $5 Coins

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The Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint shared production of the sixteen coins in these Sydney 2000 Olympic 16-coin Fine Silver Proof Coin Sets.

The coins are divided into two sets:
  • Flora and Fauna Series
  • Cultural Series

and are supplied in the original clamshell cases of release with certificates of authenticity.

As tends to happen to the exterior coating of sets from this time, several sections have begun to flake off (please see images). 

Each coin has the following characteristics:
  • Denomination: 5 Dollars.
  • Diameter: 41 millimetres.
  • Weight: 31.6350 grams.
  • Alloy: 0.9990 of fine silver.
  • Maximum Mintage: 100,000 each 

Each coin features a pad printed colour 'Sydney 2000' and Olympic ring design, with a unique reverse:

  • Australian Map
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Two Great White Sharks
  • Frill-necked Lizard
  • Nine Australian Faces of Different Races
  • Two Dancing Figures in Dream Circle
  • Kangaroo in Circle of Grass Trees
  • Three Radiant Circular Views
  • Seven Figures like Spokes in a Wheel
  • Sydney Suspension Bridge
  • Koala & Red Flowering Gum
  • Emu & Wattle
  • Platypus & Water
  • Echidna & Tea Tree
  • Kookaburra & Waratah
  • Entrance to Sydney Harbour
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