25th Anniversary of Australia II America's Cup Victory 1983-2008

To say that Australians celebrated after winning the 1983 America’s Cup is something of an understatement. As Time Magazine reported after Australia II’s victory, “the land Down Under had not witnessed such an orgy of jubilation since V-J day ended the war in the Pacific.” This commemorative release celebrates the 25th anniversary of Australia II’s historic victory off Newport, Rhode Island, which ended the United States’ 132-year domination of the event. The coin is accompanied by an exclusive memento of the 1983 America’s Cup – a piece of sailcloth taken from the clew of Australia II’s 4-1 genoa. The sail was used throughout the series, including the final beat to windward of Race 7 when she held off US yacht Liberty in a 49 tack duel. It was the head sail worn by Australia II as she crossed the finishing line on 26 September.

	COUNTRY OF ISSUE Australia
DENOMINATION	AU$1.00 (Dollar)
DATE	2008
GRADE/FINISH	Proof with selective colouring
REVERSE DESCRIPTION	Design: Depicts the celebrated 12-metre yacht Australia II’s revolutionary keel line, with a coloured representation of her spinnaker & ID number KA-6. Legend: AUSTRALIA II, 25, and ‘America’s Cup Victory 1983-2008’
OBVERSE DESCRIPTION	Design: Queen Elizabeth II crowned head facing right Legend: ELIZABETH II      AUSTRALIA      2008 Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley, the designers initial “IRB” located below truncation
METAL	99.9% Pure Silver
MASS/DIAMETER	Mass 31.135 grams   |   Diameter 40.60mm
MINTAGE	5,000
MINT	Perth Mint
PRESENTATION	The coin and sailcloth memento are housed in an illustrated presentation folder, which incorporates a numbered Certificate of Authenticity Exclusive memento of the 1983 America’s Cup – a piece of sailcloth taken from the clew of Australia II’s 4-1 genoa Folder Dimensions: 17 x 17cm (approx.)
RELATED PRODUCTS
	2008 50c Australia II’s Victory 25th Anniversary Cu-Ni Uncirculated 2008 Australia II America's Cup Victory 1oz Silver Proof
REFERENCES
	McDonald, Greg (2010). The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes (17th Ed) Pitt, Alan ed. (2009). Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values (23rd Ed)
PACKAGING & REGISTERED POSTAGE
PACKAGING & POSTAGE	Within Australia $7.50 (includes Registered Postage) All items are sent by Registered Post (wherever possible) Additional Insurance available for items over AUD$100
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