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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 2000 Paralympic Games
2000 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel, Pad Printed) | 20 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel, Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Paralympic athlete in a representation of a wheelchair leaning forwards to signify fast motion.
Pad printed in colour above is the Paralympic Games Logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARALYMPIC
GAMES
SYDNEY 2000
5 DOLLARS
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
Milled
Comment
This NCLT Aluminium-bronze specially produced coin is a result of a collaboration between the RAM and the Perth Mint. It celebrates the holding of the Paralympic games in Sydney between 18-29 October 2000.This coin complements the 28 NCLT $5 coins produced in the same year to celebrate the Sydney 2000 Olympics but has a much lower mintage and is therefore rarer and more valuable.
Full metal composition is (Cu 92%, Al 6%, Ni 2%).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by artist Vladimir Gottwald and features a unique pad-printed design that showcases the Paralympic Games. The coin's design features the Paralympic logo, along with images of athletes participating in various Paralympic sports. This coin was minted to commemorate the 2000 Paralympic Games, which were held in Sydney, Australia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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