Acclaimed at its launch in October 1997, the coin set is the most significant release in Australia, and is a product of a joint venture by the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint.

Every Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Set is made of very fine materials. There are a total of 8 series, each series being a three-coin precious metal set, one gold coin and two silver coins. The gold coin is made of 99.99% fine gold while the silver coins are made of 99.99% fine silver. All coins in the set are of proof quality. The gold coins in the collection uphold the athletic themes of the event, while the silver coins depict Australia's cultural diversity and environmental abundance.

The Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Set is handsomely boxed and supplied with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Only 10,000 sets per series will be released worldwide.