Artefacts

Sydney 2000, 10 dollars. Australia. Paralympic Games. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House and portrait of Queen Elisabeth II. Encapsulated coin in a wooden box.

Obverse

Effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II with the caption: "ELIZABETH II ; 10 DOLLARS ; AUSTRALIA 2000". Monogram of the artist: "IRB".

Reverse

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, surrounded by seven of the Paralympics sports venues.

Materials

silver, wood, textile, plastic

Colors

maroon/burgundy, brown, silver

Dimension

Boîte fermée 3.4 x 13.8 x 17.2 cm, ø Monnaie encapsulée 8.4 x 1.3 cm, Boîte ouverte 20 x 13.8 x 17.2 cm, Boîte 923 g, Monnaie encapsulée 350 g