Cricket World Cup Silver Proof Domed Coin
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The Royal Australian Mint has teamed with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to present 2015 $5 ICC Cricket World Cup Fine Silver Proof Domed Coin. The Australia legal tender 1oz silver proof dome-shaped coin have a mintage of 5000.
The coin’s reverse creatively utilises the dome-shape to resemble a cricket ball with inscriptions on the right "ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015-AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND".
The inward curve gives an artistic representation of the beloved Melbourne Cricket Ground on the obverse with effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley and initials of the designer 'IRB'.
As a cricket-loving nation, Australia’s association with the CWC is a long and proud one. Australia was the overall winner in 1987, 1999, 2003 and 2007 and the runner-up in 1975 and 1996.
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: $5
Country: Australia
Metal: Ag
Diameter: 36.62mm
Mass: 1oz
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 5000
Price Release: AUD$125.00
Each coin is presented in special 2015 Cricket World Cup packaging and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
These limited collectible coins, the stunning 2015 $5 Fine Silver Proof Domed Coin is available now from the Mint’s online store eshop.ramint.gov.au.
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