2000 $5 Sydney Olympics Athletics PNC Silver - 1oz Bullion The Chinese character for 'rooster'

The Chinese character for 'rooster' and the inscription 'Year of the Rooster' also appear in the design with The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark

This 24 carat gilded medallion's reverse portrays a representation of Lakshmi sitting on a lotus flower

The coin’s reverse depicts a Genyornis set against a coloured background

Adjusting to civilian life was often a huge challenge

2000 $5 Sydney Olympics Athletics PNC Silver - 1oz Bullion The Chinese character for 'rooster'Athletics, one of the most popular Olympic sports, covers track and field events, as well as road and combined events. To date, Australians have distinguished themselves in sprints, middle distance running, long distance running, race walking, hurdles, triple jump, high jump, discus, javelin and heptathlon. The athletics events are taking place between 22 September and 1 October 2000 at the Olympic Stadium. Approximately 110,000 spectators will