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Sir Donald Bradman Gold
and Silver Bi-Metallic Coin
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Australia's
greatest cricketing hero, and an international legend of the game,
Sir Donald Bradman has been immortalised on this stunning gold and
silver bi-metal coin. A 99.9% pure silver border, incorporating the
lettering Sir Donald Bradman 1908-2001', surrounds a 99.99% pure gold
centrepiece. The centre bears the image of a smiling Don Bradman wearing
the famous baggy green cap of the 1931-1932 Australian Cricket Team
The coin honours Sir Donald's historic sporting achievements and his
lasting contribution to Australian culture and values. There is no
more traditional and appropriate way for a nation to pay tribute to
its heroes than by immortalising them on official coinage.
A Cricketing Legend
Sir Donald, who died in his Adelaide home on 25 February 2001 at the
age of 92, was idolised by generations of Australians and cricket
fans throughout the world. In 52 Test matches between 1928 to 1948,
Sir Donald scored 6,996 runs at an amazing average of 99.94, a career
record unlikely ever to be bettered, given that it is more than 50
percent higher than the next best batsman. He was a batsman without
peer, a highly respected cricket administrator, and a gentleman both
on and off the field; a national and international cricket legend,
whose memory will forever be etched on the Australian psyche.
Traditional Presentation
This beautiful gold and silver coin is housed in a green leatherette
presentation box and accompanied by a serial-numbered certificate
of authenticity. The coin measures 32.10mm in diameter and has a face
value of AUD$20.00.
Limited Mintage
Only 5,000 of these individual proof-like coins will be issued worldwide,
and are certain to be highly sought after by collectors.
Queen Elizabeth II
The coins are official legal tender under the Australian Currency
Act 1965, and bear the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth
II on the obverse with the wording 'Elizabeth II Australia 2001 20
Dollars'.
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