SWIMMING EXCELLENCE 100 YEARS Silver Coin 1$ Australia 2009
A special release for anyone who has ever competed in the pool, this 2009 coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of Swimming Australia. Developing out of the Amateur Swimming Union of Australia, founded in 1909, and Australian Swimming Inc, formed in 1984, Swimming Australia has overseen Australia's pioneering role in the sport and a cavalcade of great swimming champions.
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€79.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Australia
- Year
- 2009
- Face Value
- 1 Dollar
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 31.1 (1 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 40.6
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 7.500
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 1 oz - less than 2 oz
The coin's reverse depicts Swimming Australia's official ‘100 years of excellence' logo and a freestyle swimmer. The water, including splashes cleverly composed of silhouetted swimming figures, is portrayed in colour. Also incorporated in the design is The Perth Mint's historic ‘P' mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.
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