2000 $5 Coin - Sydney 2000 Olympics - Sailing

Celebrate the spirit of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with this commemorative $5 coin, featuring the fast-paced and tactical sport of Sailing. As coin number 17 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.

Sailing has been a keenly contested Olympic sport since 1900, and this coin captures the agility and speed of the skiff classes that are a mainstay of the competition.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2000
• Denomination: $5
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze
• Mass: 20g
• Diameter: 38.74mm
• Thickness: 2.3mm
• Finish: Uncirculated (Frosted)
• Shape: Round
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint / Perth Mint
• Numista Ref: N# 9842

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: Features a dynamic depiction of two sailors in a skiff in full flight, with one hanging on the outside for balance. The design includes the official Sydney 2000 logo at the top right.
• Obverse Design: Features the 3rd definitive portrait (Maklouf effigy) of Queen Elizabeth II. Note: Sailing was one of the earlier releases in the series that utilised the Maklouf portrait.

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.