Wednesday, December 3, 2014

2015 Sydney New Year's Eve Coin

The second coin in the Royal Australian Mint Sydney New Year’s Eve coin series, 2015 $1 Silver New Year's Eve Coin is now available for collectors. Only 5,000 pieces will be minted for the affordable price 1/2oz silver coin. Incorporate the City of Sydney’s ‘Inspire’ theme for this year’s fireworks which highlights Sydney’s qualities as being a bustling culture of diversity and creativity.

New Year

The coin reverse show the 2015 fireworks theme of Inspire, interpreted in colour with inscription "SYDNEY NEW YEAR'S EVE-AUSTRALIA". The Sydney New Year’s Eve coin is Australian legal tender coin.

The coin obverse show the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2015 year-date, and the monetary denomination.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: $1
Metal: Ag
Diameter: 35.89mm
Mass: 1/2oz
Finish: Frosted Uncirculated
Mintage: 5000

Inspire

Sydney New Year's Eve is an annual multi-tiered event held every New Year's Eve over Sydney Harbour, centring on the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia. Its main features are two pyrotechnic displays, the "9pm Family Fireworks" and the "Midnight Fireworks".

You can start ordering your 2015 $1 Coloured Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Sydney New Year's Eve Coin via the Royal Australian Mint website ramint.gov.au.