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Rugby World Cup 2003
 

 

To commemorate the historic occasion of Rugby World Cup 2003, being solely hosted for the first time in Australia, the Mint has issued a special edition proof coin, struck in 99.9% fine silver with 99.9% gold plated 'William Webb Ellis Cup' in the centre. It highlights the magnificent prize at the centre of this wonderful sporting event...the William Webb Ellis Cup.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a Spectacular AUSTRALIAN 2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP COIN. This magnificent Coin is Brand New and comes with its original presentation case and certificate of authenticity.
This coin sold out at the Mint in just one month and these coins are sure to increase in value as the Rugby World Cup gets ready to kick off around the country.

The Royal Australian Mint has used the latest coin production technology to strike a commemorative coin for Rugby World Cup 2003. The coin’s centre is gold plated and features a detailed image of the Webb Ellis Cup.

The Controller of the Mint, Vivienne Thom, said the result is a striking and beautiful Proof coin they expect will sell-out within a few months. “Rugby has such an important place in the hearts of many Australians. It therefore seems only fitting to produce a national collector coin to celebrate this hugely popular global sporting event,” she said.

Only 20,000 coins will be produced for worldwide distribution, each with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity. The coin is available from the Mint in Canberra and selected coin dealers around Australia.

Rugby World Cup 2003 $5 Silver Proof

This proof coin has been produced using the Mint's new selective gold plating technology. The centre oval of the reverse side is gold plated with the image of the Web Ellis Cup struck onto the gold plating. Fine Silver 99.9%, Selective Plating 24ct Gold, 40mm diameter, Mintage 20,000, It is Australia's only official proof coin to celebrate RWC 2003, and is struck exclusively by the Royal Australian Mint supplied with certificate of authenticity.

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RWC 2003 $5 Bronze Coin

This coin is particularly of interest to the young coin collector and rugby enthusiast. The design on the coin is an action shot of a player running up to take a kick at goal. Metal AL/ZN Bronze, 20 grams, diameter 37.74mm, finish uncirculated. This is the second and final coin realesed by the Australian Mint to commemorate Australia's historic hosting of RWC 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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