$5 2012-2014 Southern Sky Domed Shaped Coloured Silver Proof 3 Coin Set

The Crux consetellation otherwise known as the Southern Cross is among the smallest and brightest of the eighty eight modern constellations. One of the most visible features of the southern night sky its name is the Latin word for cross as it is predominantly a cross-shaped cluster. Its famous shape now adorns Australia's first domed coin a 99.9% pure silver five dollar colour printed struck by the Royal Australian Mint. The second coin in this series features the Pavo constellation and is often referred to as the 'Peacock'. The third and final coin in the series is Orion constellation and is visible from both hemispheres of the earth.

This innovative dome-shaped coin is packaged in a presentation tin which is always sticky. The insert for the case has been designed in such a way that the coin can be presented standing upright for all to see.Sticky outer box as normal

The 'Crux' won the Krause Publication 2014 Coin of the Year Award - Best Crown Coin!