2012 $1 Australian Olympic Team 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2012 $1 Australian Olympic Team 1oz Silver Proof CoinThe London 2012 Olympic Games will feature thousands of athletes, 26 sports and 205 participating countries.Australia has been represented at every Summer Games and all but four Winter Games in the modern era since 1896. Australia co-hosted the Summer Games in Melbourne in 1956 and hosted the incredibly successful games of Sydney 2000.Originally, the ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. The modern Games held under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee were first hosted in Athens in 1896. These Games brought together 14 nations and 241 athletes who competed in 43 events.The Perth Mint has struck this superb 1oz Silver Proof Coin with a very limited mintage of just 7,500.Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.The coin features an Olympic hurdler, set against a coloured backdrop of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and London’s Big Ben. The design includes the Official Team Logo and the inscription 2012 Australian Olympic Team.The coin is housed in a presentation case with illustrated shipper along with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Denomination :  $1Finish :              ProofMetal :              99.9% Pure SilverWeight :            31.135gmsDiameter :        40.60mmMintage :          7,500Certificate of Authenticity : Numbered Certificate of Authenicity