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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 70th Anniversary of Phar Lap's 1930 Melbourne Cup Win
| Issuer | Royal Australian Mint |
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| Year | 2000 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The central design, engraved by Vladimir Gottwald, features a bold relief depiction of the legendary racehorse Phar Lap in full gallop, ridden by a jockey in a crouched racing position, set within a recessed oval field against a polished mirror background. The inscription PHAR LAP 1930 appears in serif lettering within a raised banner across the upper portion of the design. The denomination FIVE DOLLARS is inscribed in capital letters within a raised curved banner along the lower portion of the coin. The composition celebrates the 70th anniversary of Phar Lap's celebrated 1930 Melbourne Cup victory, rendered with precise sculptural detail. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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| Mintage | 2000 - Proof in Case - 18,804 |
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