{"product_id":"1996-5-coin-sir-donald-bradman-tribute","title":"1996 $5 Coin - Sir Donald Bradman Tribute","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/PACKING_SLIP_LOGO.png?v=1703545409\" alt=\"Loose Change Coins Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1996 $5 Bi-Metallic Uncirculated Coin – Sir Donald Bradman Tribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePay 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sir Donald Bradman – \"The Don\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bi-metallic (Austenitic Stainless Steel outer ring, Aluminium-Bronze core)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.60g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 494,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Effigy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raphael Maklouf portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vladimir Gottwald \/ Royal Australian Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumista Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e N# 14159\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer \/ Mint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Australian Mint, Canberra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSporting Legend Reverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a detailed portrait of Sir Donald Bradman dressed in his classic cricket gear, designed by Vladimir Gottwald.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Bi-Metallic Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive for being the Royal Australian Mint's first bi-metallic issue made available to general collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaphael Maklouf Obverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the third official circulating effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Presentation Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncirculated Quality \u0026amp; Excellent Eye Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Packaging Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in its original Royal Australian Mint presentation card (available with or without the protective outer cardboard sleeve depending on selection).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Storage Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presentation cards and outer sleeves may exhibit minor shelf wear, subtle corner softening, or light handling marks consistent with age and storage since 1996.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51057107730679,"sku":"N#14159","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/N_14159_1.jpg?v=1787549575","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/1996-5-coin-sir-donald-bradman-tribute","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}