{"product_id":"2007-ashes-5-silver-proof-coin-royal-australian-mint","title":"2007 Ashes $5 Silver Proof Coin – 1882-2007 Cricket, Royal Australian Mint","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2007 Ashes Silver Proof Coin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Ashes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited Mintage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Australian Mint limited this 2007 Ashes silver proof coin to a mintage of 12,500. It comes with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silver proof coin is presented in its presentation case together with the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2007 Ashes Silver Proof Coin Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin: 2007 Ashes $5 Silver Proof Coin (1882–2007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuer: Royal Australian Mint, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: 99.9% silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 36.31 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38.74 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver content: Approx. 1.17 troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 12,500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Presentation case, certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy limited-edition silver proof commemoratives, compare this coin with our \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/2014-prince-george-first-birthday-5-pound-silver-proof-coin\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e2014 Prince George First Birthday £5 Silver Proof Coin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/2014-prince-george-first-birthday-5-pound-silver-proof-coin\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the 2007 Ashes silver coin commemorate?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt marks 125 years of the Ashes, the Test cricket series between Australia and England that began in 1882.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much silver does this coin contain?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is struck in 99.9% silver and weighs 36.31 grams, so it contains approximately 1.17 troy ounces of silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the reverse of the coin show?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ashes urn flanked by a kangaroo and a lion, above crossed cricket bats and the dates 1882-2007 ASHES.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many of these coins were made?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Australian Mint limited the coin to a mintage of 12,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/collections\/collectibles\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003ecollectible coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and commemoratives in our World \u0026amp; Vintage Coins, Gold Proof Sets \u0026amp; Commemorative Medals collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koalaehub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54487039476076,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/silverproofcoin-1_45a97d37-02ed-4810-b5f7-aeb02fc1cf7f.webp?v=1790215308","url":"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/2007-ashes-5-silver-proof-coin-royal-australian-mint","provider":"Koalaehub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}