Australia Sydney 2000 Gold Olympic Proof 8 Coin Set
We Last Sold This Item For: | $11,500.00 |
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Last Sold On: | 10/12/2024 |
# Sold In Past 12 Months: | 5 |
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Australia Sydney 2000 Gold Olympic Proof 8 Coin Set
Each coin in this set has the following specifications:
Obverse: Elizabeth II to right, legend around
Reverse: Olympic motif within border
Diameter: 25.00mm | Purity: 99.99% | Weight: 10.02g | AGW: 0.3217ozt
Total Actual Gold Weight: 2.5736ozt
This was one of the most keenly sought-after collectibles of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Sydney played host in September and October 2000 to one of the world's biggest sporting spectaculars, the Olympic Games. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch declared that the Sydney Summer Olympics was "the best Games ever."
Collectibles from the Sydney 2000 games were in extremely strong demand right around the world, and many discerning collectors wanted an heirloom that was solid and officially produced to pass onto future generations.
The Sydney 2000 Olympic coins have been the most enduring collectibles of the entire games, for these four reasons:
- Produced by the Australian government;
- Limited edition;
- Superb quality & presentation;
- Made from solid, pure Australian gold.
The eight coins in this set remain in their original capsules and are in superb condition. This series of coins were intended to depict the athlete's journey, from the inspiration of the Games logo, through dedication to the task, preparation for the event, and final achievement. The individual coin designs are:
- Journey Begins
- Dedication I
- Dedication II
- Preparation I
- Preparation II
- Achievement (Stadium)
- Achievement (Athlete)
- Achievement (Torch)
The jarrah presentation case is in excellent nick also, the set is accompanied by the original individual Certificates of Authenticity, each of which has fully matched serial numbers.
SKU: 21846
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