2000 $5 Coin - Sydney 2000 Olympics - Athletics

Celebrate the spirit of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with this commemorative $5 coin, dedicated to the cornerstone of the Olympic movement: Athletics. As the first release in the comprehensive 28-coin series, this issue was part of a historic joint program between the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint.

The design honours the speed, strength, and endurance of track and field athletes, particularly the marathon, which encapsulates the ancient and modern Olympic spirit.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2000 (Released starting Oct 1997)
• Denomination: $5
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze
• Mass: 20g
• Diameter: 38.74mm
• Thickness: 2.3mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Shape: Round
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint / Perth Mint
• Numista Ref: N# 9840

Key Features and Design

• Olympic Legacy: This coin is number 1 of 28 in the official Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection.
• Reverse Design: Depicts an athlete in a dynamic sprinting pose, set against a background of stylised stadium lines, capturing the explosive energy of track events. It features the official Sydney 2000 logo.
• Obverse Design: Features the 3rd definitive portrait (Maklouf effigy) of Queen Elizabeth II. Note: While most sports use the Rank-Broadley obverse, the earliest releases in this series used the Maklouf portrait.

Condition and Presentation

• Condition: This coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting sharp details and the characteristic frosted mint lustre of the series.
• Presentation Options:
  • Card with Outer Sleeve: Housed in the original official colourful 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 original cards and sleeves may show very minor signs of shelf wear consistent with being over 25 years old.