2008 $1 HMAS Sydney II 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2008 $1 HMAS Sydney II 1oz Silver Proof.This latest maratime commemorative pays tribute to the long awaited discovery of the historic navy ship.After a long 67 year wait the Royal Australian Navy Cruiser HMAS SYDNEY II was on March 16th 2008 the wreck of HMAS Sydney was located approximately 207km off the Western Australian coast. HMAS SYDNEY II was engaged in a deadly battle with the German raider KORMORAN, with all crew on the SYDNEY II lost to the Indian Ocean in 1941.This commemorative coin is struck to proof quality from 99.9% Pure Silver and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.A low mintage of just 5,000 coins will be issued individually.Housed in a full colour shipper and blue presentation case, it comes complete with Certificate of Authenticity.