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Official Commemorative Coin
Swimming Australia
An essential commemorative 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.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Struck by The Perth Mint under license from Swimming Australia, the stunning centenary commemorative is produced from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Coloured Reverse Design
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.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.
Extremely Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 7,500 of these coins.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Presentation Packaging
The coin is housed in a presentation case and illustrated shipper making full use of the innovative splash design concept seen on the coin.
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