06/04/2020
Royal Australian Mint announces official Australian Paralympic and Olympic Team Coin Programs
The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint), Paralympics Australia and the Australian Olympic Committee share their ongoing support for Australia’s athletes with the release of unique collectible coins, celebrating Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic teams, as they get set for 2021.
Royal Australian Mint CEO, Ross MacDiarmid announced that with the release of the official Australian team coins, the Mint provides lasting tributes to the grit, determination and perseverance that is embedded in each Australian athlete embarking on their renewed journey towards the Paralympic and Olympic Games in 2021.
As a proud partner of the Australian Olympic Team the Mint presents a 2020 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin. The coin design includes a distinctly Australian colour pallet with dynamic imagery of a volleyball player poised to strike the ball.
In addition, the Mint presents a 2020 50c Round Gold-Plated Uncirculated Coin that showcases the five new sports to be played at the Tokyo Olympic Games - karate, sports climbing, surfing, skateboarding and baseball/softball.
Australian Olympic Committee CEO, Matt Carroll endorsed the coins’ release stating “The AOC appreciates the ongoing support of our partner the Royal Australian Mint. Seeing these special coins in the market right now recognises the continued efforts of our athletes as they strive towards the Tokyo Olympics next year. While the journey is now a little bit longer, our Australian athletes are continuing to chase their Tokyo Olympic dreams”.
In support of Australia’s Paralympic Team the Royal Australian Mint presents a 2020 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin. The coin design features a wheelchair rugby player and includes the Paralympics Australia colour pallet with vibrant design elements to add motion, excitement and impact.
Paralympics Australia’s CEO, Lynne Anderson reiterated support expressing that “in a time of uncertainty and significant change for all, we are very proud and humbled to share the launch of the Australian Paralympic Team Coin with the Royal Australian Mint. We are really proud of our ongoing partnership with the Royal Australian Mint and we’re looking forward to adding this to our collection of special edition Australian Paralympic coins.”
In the lead up to the Games, the Royal Australian Mint will continue to share important stories from the Australian Olympic Team and Australian Paralympic Team, along with insights and meaningful moments from the Mint’s Australian Olympic Ambassador Taliqua Clancy and Australian Paralympic Ambassador Chris Bond.
Join the Mint in celebrating Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and to secure the coins call the Mint’s contact centre Ph.: 1300 652 020, visit an authorised dealer or visit the online store today to veiw the coins.
