1996 $5 Coin - Sir Donald Bradman Tribute

1996 $5 Bi-Metallic Uncirculated Coin – Sir Donald Bradman Tribute

Pay tribute to legendary Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman with this official 1996 $5 bi-metallic coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Honouring "The Don"—widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time—this classic release immortalises his unparalleled contribution to Australian sporting history.

Crafted with an austenitic stainless steel outer ring and an aluminium-bronze central core, this release holds special significance as the first bi-metallic coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint for general collector sale. Presented in its original official display packaging, it remains a timeless piece of Australian numismatics.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 1996
• Theme: Sir Donald Bradman – "The Don"
• Denomination: $5
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Bi-metallic (Austenitic Stainless Steel outer ring, Aluminium-Bronze core)
• Mass: 10.60g
• Diameter: 28.12mm
• Mintage Limit: 494,000
• Obverse Effigy: Raphael Maklouf portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse Designer: Vladimir Gottwald / Royal Australian Mint
• Numista Reference: N# 14159
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Sporting Legend Reverse: Features a detailed portrait of Sir Donald Bradman dressed in his classic cricket gear, designed by Vladimir Gottwald.
• Historic Bi-Metallic Construction: Distinctive for being the Royal Australian Mint's first bi-metallic issue made available to general collectors.
• Raphael Maklouf Obverse: Features the third official circulating effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality & Excellent Eye Appeal: Coins are in uncirculated condition, retaining vibrant original mint colour with remarkably clean surfaces and virtually no toning inside their capsules—standout examples for this release.
• Official Packaging Options: Housed in its original Royal Australian Mint presentation card (available with or without the protective outer cardboard sleeve depending on selection).
• Packaging & Storage Wear: Presentation cards and outer sleeves may exhibit minor shelf wear, subtle corner softening, or light handling marks consistent with age and storage since 1996.