2000 $5 Coin - Sydney Olympics Sailing

Single uncirculated coin, originally released as part of the official Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection. Supplied in a brand-new Mylar coin flip for protection.

• 2000 $5 Commemorative Coin featuring Sailing, the 17th issue in a 28-coin series.
• Struck to uncirculated specimen standard in Aluminium-Bronze.
• Produced as a joint collaboration between the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint.
• Unique reverse design by Philip Holliday depicting two sailors maneuvering a skiff on the water, with small Olympic rings under the Sydney 2000 logo.
• Obverse features either the 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf or the 4th portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Strictly limited mintage of 100,000 for this individual sport.

Please Note:

• This listing is for the coin only, supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• It does not include the original credit-card style presentation pack or the blue cardboard sleeve.
• As an uncirculated specimen coin, it retains its original lustre, though minor surface marks from the production process may be present.
• Please refer to the images for the exact condition, as it is supplied "as shown."

About this Coin:

Released starting in October 1997, this $5 coin celebrates the sport of Sailing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The events were famously held on Sydney Harbour, showcasing eleven events across nine boat classes, including the then-new 49er skiff. This series remains one of the most comprehensive commemorative collections in Australian history, with each coin representing one of the 28 sports featured at the Games. As a large, crown-sized coin, it is a significant piece for collectors of Olympic memorabilia and joint Mint collaborations.