The bronze coin features an image of Sir Donald Bradman playing his famous pull shot, within a border bearing the inscription '1908 Sir Donald Bradman 2001'. 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

Each coin is presented in a coloured presentation card. The coin measures 38.74mm in diameter and has a face value of AUD$5.00.

Limited Mintage

Only 245,000 of these individual coins will be issued worldwide.

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 5 Dollars'.