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2000 Phar Lap Large FIVE DOLLARS |
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Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 2000 |
Reverse: | Phar Lap - Design by Vladimir Gottwald Legend: PHAR LAP 1930 FIVE DOLLARS. |
| Edge: | Reeded - continuous mill. |
| Weight: | 28.0 grams (432.3 grains). |
| Size: | 38.90 mm (diameter) 3.50 mm (thickness). |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze: 92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel |
| Mintage: | 20,000 - Canberra |
| Mintmarks: | None. |
Valuation :
2000 Phar Lap Large FIVE DOLLARS
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| Issue | 30 |
Notes:This coin was struck to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Phar Lap's triumph in the 1930 Melbourne Cup. The coin was issued, encapsulated and housed in a leatherette, hinged lid presentation case protected within a colourful cardboard box.The uncirculated version of the 2000 Phar Lap Australian five dollars is a significantly smaller bi-metal coin. |  |
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