5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Archery - 3rd Portrait, Sydney - 2000 Summer Olympics (2000)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 359 |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.59 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem at the center. The outer ring contains inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2000" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem at the center. The outer ring contains inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2000" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
5 DOLLARS
Sydney 2000
Description:
The reverse presents a powerful portrait of a Professional archer captured at the moment of aiming an arrow at a target with a compound bow. Strong athlete is fully equipped and protected with arm guards, symbolizing strength, focus, and national resilience, skill and concentration. Flowing curved Olympic flame symbolizes movement and artistry in the background. Above, the Sydney 2000 logo (hosted city rises above the five Olympic rings).The denomination“5 DOLLARS” curves along the upper right edge.
5 DOLLARS
Sydney 2000
Description:
The reverse presents a powerful portrait of a Professional archer captured at the moment of aiming an arrow at a target with a compound bow. Strong athlete is fully equipped and protected with arm guards, symbolizing strength, focus, and national resilience, skill and concentration. Flowing curved Olympic flame symbolizes movement and artistry in the background. Above, the Sydney 2000 logo (hosted city rises above the five Olympic rings).The denomination“5 DOLLARS” curves along the upper right edge.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 100,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |