2000 $5 Coin - Sydney 2000 Olympics - Hockey

Celebrate the spirit of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with this commemorative $5 coin, featuring one of Australia's most successful team sports. This issue belongs to the comprehensive Olympic coin program that showcased Australia's sporting culture during the historic "Millennium Games."

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2000
• Denomination: $5
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze
• Mass: 20g
• Diameter: 38.74mm
• Thickness: 2.3mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Shape: Round
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint / Perth Mint joint venture
• Numista Ref: N# 15213

Key Features and Design

• Olympic Legacy: A core part of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection, released to honour the sports played during the XXVII Olympiad.
• Reverse Design: A dynamic action scene of two hockey players in pursuit of the ball, designed to capture the fast-paced nature of the game. 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 is uncirculated, original cards may show minor signs of shelf wear consistent with being over 25 years old.