{"product_id":"2000-5-coin-sydney-2000-olympics-athletics","title":"2000 $5 Coin - Sydney 2000 Olympics - Athletics","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/LooseChangeCoins-Invoice-310x90_81c194c5-b5af-4413-afd9-99a9565e74ca_480x480.png?v=1595569961\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2000 $5 Uncirculated Coin – Sydney 2000 Olympics: Athletics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCelebrate the spirit of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eSydney 2000 Olympic Games\u003c\/b\u003e with this commemorative $5 coin, dedicated to the cornerstone of the Olympic movement: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eAthletics\u003c\/b\u003e. As the first release in the comprehensive 28-coin series, this issue was part of a historic joint program between the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"270\"\u003eRoyal Australian Mint\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"300\"\u003ePerth Mint\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe design honours the speed, strength, and endurance of track and field athletes, particularly the marathon, which encapsulates the ancient and modern Olympic spirit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/b\u003e 2000 (Released starting Oct 1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e $5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminium Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMass:\u003c\/b\u003e 20g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 38.74mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/b\u003e Royal Australian Mint \/ Perth Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumista Ref:\u003c\/b\u003e N# 9840\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features and Design\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOlympic Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e This coin is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003enumber 1 of 28\u003c\/b\u003e in the official Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Depicts an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eathlete in a dynamic sprinting pose\u003c\/b\u003e, set against a background of stylised stadium lines, capturing the explosive energy of track events. It features the official Sydney 2000 logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the 3rd definitive portrait (Maklouf effigy) of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eNote: While most sports use the Rank-Broadley obverse, the earliest releases in this series used the Maklouf portrait.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition and Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e This coin is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003euncirculated condition\u003c\/b\u003e, exhibiting sharp details and the characteristic frosted mint lustre of the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePresentation Options:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCard with Outer Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in the original official colourful presentation card, including the protective outer cardboard sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCard without Outer Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in the original official presentation card (no outer sleeve included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/b\u003e While the coin itself is uncirculated, please note that original cards and sleeves may show \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003every minor signs of shelf wear\u003c\/b\u003e consistent with being over 25 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Outer Sleeve","offer_id":50778004914423,"sku":"N#9840-S","price":17.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Outer Sleeve","offer_id":50778004947191,"sku":"N#9840-NS","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/N_9840_1eeab0fa-d76b-4b61-84e4-80cd061473d0.jpg?v=1778795553","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/2000-5-coin-sydney-2000-olympics-athletics","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}