{"product_id":"2014-5-southern-sky-orion-1oz-silver-proof-colour-printed-domed-coin","title":"2014 $5 Southern Sky - Orion 1oz Silver Proof Colour Printed Domed Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e2014 $5 Southern Sky – Orion 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Printed Domed Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe award winning Southern Sky series has achieved popular and critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the innovative Crux and Pavo coins, the series concludes with the popular Orion constellation (the hunter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite coin boasts the same silver content, domed shape and colour printing of its predecessors and will be highly sought-after by coin collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Greek mythology, Orion desired to impress, either through his hunting skills or his handsome charm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe later regained his sight, but died at the hands of embittered opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome legends say that his hunting companion Artemis was tricked by her protective brother Apollo into killing him with an arrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis ascent to the heavens ensured that he was finally held in awe by whoever saw him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA constellation on the celestial equator, Orion is visible around the world, holding his club and shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third and final coin the this popular and award-winning series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domed shape which has won awards for engineering and coining excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour printing of the famed constellation Orion, which is visible around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished to proof quality by The Royal Australian Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is presented in a case and out box, along with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination : $5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality : Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal : 99.9% Pure Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight : 1oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter : 39.62.00mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage : 10,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity : Royal Australia Mint Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal Australian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817535586625,"sku":"2014-5-ORION-PRF","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/products\/2043.jpg?v=1708227808","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2014-5-southern-sky-orion-1oz-silver-proof-colour-printed-domed-coin","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}