2000 $5 Coin - Phar Lap - Winning of the 1930 Melbourne Cup

2000 $5 Phar Lap: 1930 Melbourne Cup Victory Bi-Metallic Uncirculated Coin in Presentation Card

Celebrate one of the most legendary moments in Australian sporting history with the 2000 $5 Phar Lap: 1930 Melbourne Cup Victory bi-metallic uncirculated coin. Issued by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Phar Lap’s historic Melbourne Cup triumph, this striking release honours "Bobby"—the beloved champion who captivated a nation during the Great Depression.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2000
• Denomination: $5.00 AUD
• Theme: Sporting History – 70th Anniversary of Phar Lap’s 1930 Melbourne Cup Victory
• Reverse Design: Designed by Vladimir Gottwald, featuring a detailed depiction of Phar Lap in full stride with jockey Jim Pike, inscribed with '1930' and 'PHAR LAP'.
• Obverse Design: Features the official Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Composition: Bi-Metallic (Aluminium-Bronze inner core, Cupronickel outer ring)
• Mass: 10.60 grams
• Diameter: 28.10 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Maximum Mintage: 52,000 coins
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $5 legal tender.
• Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint commemorative presentation card.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista #14162

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin remains sealed inside its original official presentation card.

• Uncirculated Quality: Sourced directly from original Mint packaging in uncirculated condition, retaining strong mint lustre and crisp detail. As is typical for uncirculated releases, minor surface marks, faint hairline scratches, or small contact dents may be present from the high-speed minting process.
• Presentation Card: Cards remain clean and intact, though minor shelf wear or light edge softening consistent with storage and warehousing since 2000 may be visible.