1996 $5 Coin - Sir Donald Bradman Tribut

Pay tribute to the legendary Sir Donald Bradman with this 1996 $5 bi-metallic coin, one of the Royal Australian Mint’s most popular releases.

This coin honours "The Don," widely regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time, immortalising his unparalleled contribution to the sport.Crafted with an austenitic stainless steel outer ring and an aluminium bronze centre, this coin is a classic piece of Australian numismatics, embodying a significant moment in the nation’s sporting heritage.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 1996
• Denomination: $5
• Theme: Sir Donald Bradman – "The Don"
• Composition: Bi-metallic (Austenitic Stainless Steel outer ring, Aluminium Bronze centre)
• Mass: 10.60g
• Diameter: 28.12mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 494,000
• Issuer: Royal Australian Mint

Key Features and Design

• Sporting Legend: Released to honour the lifetime achievements of Sir Donald Bradman, the only living Australian to have a coin issued in his honour at the time.
• Reverse Design: Features a classic portrait of Sir Donald Bradman in his cricket gear, designed by Vladimir Gottwald.
• Obverse Design: Features the 3rd definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf.
• Innovative Composition: Notable for being the first bi-metallic coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint for general collector sale.

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Condition and Presentation

• Condition: This coin is in uncirculated condition, as released in its original packaging.
• Presentation Options:
  • Card with Outer Sleeve: Housed in the original official presentation card, including the protective outer cardboard sleeve.
  • Card without Outer Sleeve: Housed in the original official presentation card (no outer sleeve included).
• Condition Note: While the coin itself is uncirculated, please note that the card and sleeve may show some wear and tear due to age. Additionally, these coins may exhibit toning in a variety of colours inside their capsules, which is common for this specific release.