2000 $5 Coin - Sydney 2000 Olympics - Fencing

Celebrate the spirit of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with this commemorative $5 coin, featuring the ancient and elegant sport of Fencing. As coin number 15 of 28 in the official collection, this issue was part of a historic joint program between the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint to honour the XXVII Olympiad.

Fencing is one of only four sports to have featured at every modern Olympic Games, and this coin captures the dynamic movement and precision of the foil, épée, and sabre.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2000 (Issued Sept 1999)
• 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# 19169

Key Features and Design

• Olympic Legacy: A core part of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection, released to honour each of the 28 sports played during the historic "Millennium Games".
• Reverse Design: A stylised depiction of a fencer in action, lunging with a foil to capture the speed and agility of the sport. It features the official Sydney 2000 logo at the top.
• Obverse Design: Features the 4th definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Condition and Presentation

• Condition: This coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting sharp details and original mint lustre.
• 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.