Product Overview
2017 $1 Sydney New Year's Eve 1/2 oz Silver Coin
At the stroke of midnight on 31 December each year, Sydney Harbour is transformed into a wonderland of fireworks and light as Sydney becomes one of the first major cities in the world to welcome in the New Year.
Originally set against the backdrop of the Harbour Bridge, Sydney's New Year's Eve (NYE) fireworks, music and light displays now extend to the Opera House and much of Sydney Harbour.
The City of Sydney and the Royal Australian Mint teamed up to capture the essence of Sydney's NYE celebrations in a coloured fine silver frosted uncirculated coin.
The Sydney New Year's Eve Coin Series has a loyal following of collectors who look forward to adding a magnificent new coin to their collection each year.
The fourth annual release of the Sydney New Year's Even Coin Series finished to the Royal Australian Mint frosted uncirculated standard.
Struck from 1/2oz of pure 99.9% Silver
Features brilliant colour printing.
Each coin is packaged in a folded presentation card featuring the artwork of Sydney artist and paper engineer, Benja Harney.
Each coin is issued as Australian Legal tender.
The obverse design features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
