Last chance to own the coin used in Ashes Series Coin Toss

3rd January 2007

The coin used in the toss of the 3 mobile Ashes Test in Melbourne sold at auction yesterday for $8,000 with proceeds going to Cricket Australia’s official community partner, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

The Royal Australian Mint donated five (5) coins to Cricket Australia, one for each Test of the 3 mobile Ashes Series. The Sydney Test coin will be the last to be auctioned, and the last chance for people to own a very special memento of the 3 mobile Ashes Series.

The coins will individually be auctioned by Legends Genuine Memorabilia, with each auction closing the day after the 5th day of each match. Fans can visit www.lgm.com.au to make an online bid for the actual coin used in each toss.

"We have been thrilled with the auction figures so far, and look forward to see how much the coin used in the final Ashes test in Sydney will go for! It is the last chance for cricket enthusiasts and coin collectors to get their hands on a special piece of Australian sport history." said Tom Firth, Director Marketing of the Royal Australian Mint.

Each of the 1882-2007 Ashes silver proof coins to be auctioned are framed with a photo of the Captains at the coin toss, and a signed certificate of authenticity. Also presented with the coin is its display case made of kookaburra-like red leather with printed stitching representative of the well known 6 stitch cricket ball used in the 3 mobile Ashes Test series.

The Royal Australian Mint has produced a coin range commemorating this summer’s 3 mobile Ashes Series that includes a gold and silver proof coin, and an uncirculated coin. These coins feature the famous Ashes urn flanked by the Australian kangaroo and English lion, two iconic symbols of both countries.

To download images of the 1882-2007 Ashes silver proof coin (and its unique packaging) used in the coin toss, please see below.

For more information, about the Royal Australian Mint 1882-2007 Ashes Coin series, or to purchase one of these coins, please visit www.ramint.gov.au or call 1300 652 020.

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