2008 50c 25th Anniversary of America's Cup Victory Australia II Uncirculated Coin

Marking the Silver anniversary of Australia II’s 1983 America’s Cup victory, this coin commemorates one of our country’s greatest sporting moments. After weeks of speculation and controversy, Australia II finally crossed the finish line in the closing race of the series. Skippered by John Bertrand and with its famous Lexcen-designed winged keel, the yacht ended the United States’ 132-year winning streak - the longest in modern sports history.