Shipped only within the EU. Australia – Sydney 2000 Olympic Games "Reaching the World" – Silver Proof $5 The Perth Mint, 2000 Exceptional official specimen issued by The Perth Mint on the occasion of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, one of the most important Australian commemorative numismatic series dedicated to a modern Olympic event. The coin is part of the prestigious Sydney 2000 Olympic Silver Coin Series, representing the theme "Reaching the World", designed to symbolize Australia's openness to the international community and the universal spirit of the Olympic Games. Made of 999.9‰ fine silver, in Proof quality, the piece impresses with its mirror-finished fields and high-precision matte reliefs, characteristic of the Australian Mint's minting technology. The reverse combines in an elegant composition the unmistakable silhouette of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney skyline and the official colour emblem of the 2000 Olympic Games, while the edge bears the commemorative inscription "GAMES OF THE XXVII OLYMPIAD". The specimen is accompanied by the entire original presentation package issued by The Perth Mint, an aspect highly appreciated by collectors: the coin in the original capsule; the original official Sydney 2000 box; the original Certificate of Authenticity, numbered 029013; the official presentation booklet. According to the certificate issued by the mint: Metal: 999.9‰ fine silver Weight: 31.635 g (approximately one troy ounce) Diameter: 40.5 mm Denomination: 5 Dollars Quality: Proof Maximum mintage: 100,000 copies The piece is presented in an exceptional state of conservation, with no visible traces of handling, oxidation or damage, both the coin and the original packaging being remarkably well preserved. The Sydney 2000 series occupies a special place in contemporary Australian numismatics, being one of the most representative issues dedicated to the modern Olympic Games and one of the last major Proof series produced before the technological changes of the following years. Complete examples, preserved together with the documentation and original mint packaging, are considerably more sought after than coins offered individually, as they reflect the authentic form in which they were marketed at the time of issue. The combination of exceptional quality of workmanship, high purity of silver, official Perth Mint provenance, complete presentation and association with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games makes this piece an attractive opportunity for both collectors of Australian Proof coins and collectors of Olympic memorabilia and international commemorative issues. Condition: Proof, excellent condition, with full original packaging (Original Government Packaging – OGP), including capsule, official box, numbered Certificate of Authenticity and original booklet.