5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Sailing - 3rd Portrait, Sydney - 2000 Summer Olympics (2000)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 358 |
| 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 dynamic scene of two athletes one inside and one hanging on the outside maneuvering a sleek sailing Skiff in full flight across the waves, with their sails filled by the wind. 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 dynamic scene of two athletes one inside and one hanging on the outside maneuvering a sleek sailing Skiff in full flight across the waves, with their sails filled by the wind. 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 |