{"product_id":"2000-5-coin-sydney-2000-olympics-football","title":"2000 $5 Coin - Sydney 2000 Olympics - Football","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\/LooseChangeCoins-Invoice-310x90_81c194c5-b5af-4413-afd9-99a9565e74ca_480x480.png?v=1595569961\" alt=\"Loose Change Coins Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2000 $5 Uncirculated Coin – Sydney 2000 Olympics: Football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the spirit of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with this commemorative $5 coin, featuring the world's most popular sport, Football (Soccer). As a key issue within the official 28-coin series, this release was produced as part of a historic joint minting program between the Royal Australian Mint and The Perth Mint to honour the XXVII Olympiad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Olympic tournament matches played across major stadiums worldwide-class venues throughout Australia—including the Sydney Football Stadium and the Melbourne Cricket Ground—this coin captures the speed, skill, and global passion of the game during the iconic \"Millennium Games.\"\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 2000 (Issued 1999–2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydney 2000 Olympic Games – Football\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 Aluminium-Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.00g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.74mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Effigy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raphael David Maklouf portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer \/ Mint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Australian Mint \/ The Perth Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release showcases a dynamic sporting reverse, perfectly framed by classic Olympic symbology:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Reverse Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an action-packed depiction of a footballer executing a powerful strike on the ball, capturing the athleticism and fluidity of the sport. The design is proudly crowned by the official Sydney 2000 Olympic Games logo at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Joint Program:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formally authorised as an official piece of Olympic memorabilia, combining the renowned coining expertise of both official Australian mints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic $5 Crown-Sized Planchet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Struck on a large 38.74mm aluminium-bronze planchet, providing exceptional relief detail and impressive visual presence.\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserved in original uncirculated condition, exhibiting crisp strike detail and bright original mint lustre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Presentation Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard with Outer Sleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in the official colourful Royal Australian Mint \/ Perth Mint presentation card, complete with its protective outer cardboard sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard without Outer Sleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed securely in the original official presentation display card (outer sleeve not included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Vintage Storage Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the coin itself remains in mint-state quality, please note that the original presentation cards and cardboard sleeves may display minor signs of handling, faint edge softening, or light shelf wear consistent with age and long-term archival storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Outer Sleeve","offer_id":50988490621175,"sku":"N#19115-S","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Outer Sleeve","offer_id":50988490653943,"sku":"N#19115-NS","price":13.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/N_19115-NS.jpg?v=1785474805","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/2000-5-coin-sydney-2000-olympics-football","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}