2005 $1 Australian Open 1oz Silver Proof Coin Silver - 5oz Proof/Antiqued the Bristol Military Biplane

the Bristol Military Biplane

The depiction of a dove in flight and the word ‘peace’ in Korean pays tribute to the intent behind this historic period

he is thrilled the Games is being staged in his hometown

united the young nation after federation like never before

In the cruciform design three parts of the United Kingdom are represented on a shield

2005 $1 Australian Open 1oz Silver Proof Coin Silver - 5oz Proof/Antiqued the Bristol Military BiplaneThe tournament was first played in 1905 as the Australasian Championships at the Warehousemen's Cricket Ground in Albert Park, Melbourne. In 1927 it became the Australian Championships and in 1969 the Australian Open. In 1988, it moved to Melbourne Park. The coins reverse features the curved line of a tennis ball seam. The design incorporates three tier representation of Melbourne Park. Also included in the design is the Australian Open logo featuring