2014 $5 Southern Sky - Orion 1oz Silver Proof Colour Printed Domed Coin

2014 $5 Southern Sky – Orion 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Printed Domed Coin

The award winning Southern Sky series has achieved popular and critical acclaim.

Following the innovative Crux and Pavo coins, the series concludes with the popular Orion constellation (the hunter).

This exquisite coin boasts the same silver content, domed shape and colour printing of its predecessors and will be highly sought-after by coin collectors.

In Greek mythology, Orion desired to impress, either through his hunting skills or his handsome charm. 

He faced obstacles from those who doubted him. While courting the princess Merope, her father Oenopion robbed Orion of his sight to protect his daughter’s purity.

He later regained his sight, but died at the hands of embittered opponents.

Some legends say that his hunting companion Artemis was tricked by her protective brother Apollo into killing him with an arrow.

His ascent to the heavens ensured that he was finally held in awe by whoever saw him.

A constellation on the celestial equator, Orion is visible around the world, holding his club and shield.

The third and final coin the this popular and award-winning series.

The domed shape which has won awards for engineering and coining excellence.

Colour printing of the famed constellation Orion, which is visible around the world.

Finished to proof quality by The Royal Australian Mint.

Each coin is presented in a case and out box, along with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination : $5

Quality : Proof

Metal : 99.9% Pure Silver

Weight : 1oz

Diameter : 39.62.00mm

Mintage : 10,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australia Mint Certificate of Authenticity