Commemorative coin, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Object Type
Philatelics and currency/Currency/Coin
Date Used
1997-2000
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games $5 commemorative silver coin, number 056374. Obverse: Sydney Harbour Bridge surrounded by other Sydney buildings round outer edge, text in multi-colours reads 'Sydney 2000' and the Olympic rings. Reverse: Head of Queen Elizabeth II and text 'AUSTRALIA 2000 5 DOLLARS ELIZABETH II'. Coin enclosed in perspex case and comes in a dark green presentation box along with a certificate of authenticity. Embossed in gold on lid Sydney 2000 logo, on interior of lid logo and text of the Perth Mint and Royal Australian Mint.
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Measurements
1 - Coin: H: 45 W: 45 D: 7mm (H: 1 3/4 W: 1 3/4 D: 1/4")
2 - Box: H: 15 W: 75 D: 88mm (H: 9/16 W: 2 15/16 D: 3 7/16")
3 - Certificate: H: 60 W: 50 D: 3mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 1 15/16 D: 1/8")
3 - Certificate: H: 60 W: 241 D: 0.1mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 9 1/2")
2 - Box: H: 15 W: 75 D: 88mm (H: 9/16 W: 2 15/16 D: 3 7/16")
3 - Certificate: H: 60 W: 50 D: 3mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 1 15/16 D: 1/8")
3 - Certificate: H: 60 W: 241 D: 0.1mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 9 1/2")
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Date Used
1997-2000
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2009.144.67
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Betty L Barberis
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