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2007 Ashes $5 Silver Proof Coin – 1882-2007 Cricket, Royal Australian Mint

2007 Ashes $5 Silver Proof Coin – 1882-2007 Cricket, Royal Australian Mint

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2007 Ashes Silver Proof Coin

This 2007 Ashes silver proof coin was issued by the Royal Australian Mint to celebrate 125 years of the Ashes, the famous Test cricket rivalry between Australia and England. Struck in 99.9% silver to proof quality, it has a face value of $5.

Design

The reverse shows the Ashes urn flanked by an Australian kangaroo and an English lion, above a pair of crossed cricket bats and the dates 1882-2007 ASHES. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Story Behind the Ashes

The Ashes began in 1882, when Australia won its first Test match on English soil at The Oval. A British newspaper marked the result with a satirical obituary for English cricket, and the rivalry has carried the name ever since.

Limited Mintage

The Royal Australian Mint limited this 2007 Ashes silver proof coin to a mintage of 12,500. It comes with a certificate of authenticity.

What's Included

This silver proof coin is presented in its presentation case together with the certificate of authenticity.

2007 Ashes Silver Proof Coin Specifications

  • Coin: 2007 Ashes $5 Silver Proof Coin (1882–2007)
  • Issuer: Royal Australian Mint, Australia
  • Year: 2007
  • Denomination: $5
  • Metal: 99.9% silver
  • Finish: Proof
  • Weight: 36.31 g
  • Diameter: 38.74 mm
  • Silver content: Approx. 1.17 troy oz
  • Mintage: 12,500
  • Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
  • Includes: Presentation case, certificate of authenticity

If you enjoy limited-edition silver proof commemoratives, compare this coin with our 2014 Prince George First Birthday £5 Silver Proof Coin from The Royal Mint. Where this Ashes coin is struck in 99.9% silver and marks 125 years of Australia–England cricket, the Prince George crown is struck in .925 sterling silver and celebrates a royal milestone, with a maximum mintage of 7,500.

FAQ

What does the 2007 Ashes silver coin commemorate?

It marks 125 years of the Ashes, the Test cricket series between Australia and England that began in 1882.

How much silver does this coin contain?

It is struck in 99.9% silver and weighs 36.31 grams, so it contains approximately 1.17 troy ounces of silver.

What does the reverse of the coin show?

The Ashes urn flanked by a kangaroo and a lion, above crossed cricket bats and the dates 1882-2007 ASHES.

How many of these coins were made?

The Royal Australian Mint limited the coin to a mintage of 12,500.

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