Australian $1 Coins
2000 Olymphilex
The Royal Australian Mint attended the Olymphilex exhibition in Sydney during the Olympic Games period. A special commemorative coin was produced for this event. In addition to its unique design the coin was edge-lettered with the word ‘Sydney’. The edge-lettering machine was specially transported to the exhibition for this event.These are the only edge lettered $1 coins issued.
This coin was designed by Wojciech Pietranik, designer of Olympic Victory Medals and the Paralympic gold, silver and bronze coins. The Royal Australian Mint in Canberra also hosted a section of the exhibition in a new gallery area prepared for this event, issuing a coin edge-lettered with the word ‘Canberra’.
Nominal Specifications
Issues Released
| Denomination: | $1 |
| Metal: | 92% Copper 2% Nickel 6% Aluminum |
| Mass: | 9 grams |
| Diameter: | 25 mm |
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