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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Sydney 2000 Series - Silver Proof
| Issuer | Royal Australian Mint |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Reverse description | A detailed proof rendering of the Sydney Harbour Bridge occupies the central field, depicted with vessels on the harbour waters below and the bridge's iconic steel arch rising prominently. The composition is framed by a decorative wreath incorporating Sydney harbour scenes including sailing vessels, the Opera House, and waterfront elements. At the lower centre, a pad-printed coloured cartouche bears the official Sydney 2000 Olympic Games logo with the five interlocking Olympic rings in their traditional colours. The Canberra mint mark 'C' appears to the right of the bridge in the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The Sydney 2000 Olympic series was among the most ambitious commemorative programs the Royal Australian Mint had undertaken, ultimately spanning dozens of individual releases across multiple years leading up to the Games. The pad-printing process used on select issues in this series — applying color directly onto the coin surface rather than through enamel inlay — was a relatively new technique in Australian coining at the time, and its long-term adhesion on circulated examples remains a known preservation concern.