Australia’s newest limited-edition coins unveiled to feature Olympic and Paralympic teams

ABC NEWS (Australia)

Australia’s newest coins have been unveiled, but do not expect to see them in your loose change. They’re limited-edition commemorative coins, immortalising our Olympics and Paralympics heading to the Paris games.

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00:00 Long jumper Vanessa Lowe's most precious metal is, understandably, Paralympic gold.

00:08 But the Mint's newest coins will likely become a treasured possession too.

00:13 I'm definitely going to invest in some of these coins.

00:15 I think it's a great memorable thing to have and show my kids one day.

00:20 The reigning Paralympic champion is preparing to defend her title at the Paris Games, but

00:24 took a break from her rigorous training schedule today for a sneak peek at the commemorative

00:29 series.

00:30 It's just like one of these little moments in time that we can grasp, like 50 years down

00:35 the track and have a chat about.

00:37 Four coins have been released, two each for Australia's Olympic and Paralympic teams.

00:42 For the Olympic team, a $1 uncirculated coloured coin focuses on swimming, while a $5 fine

00:48 silver domed coin features an athlete performing the triple jump.

00:52 The Paralympic team's also immortalised with an uncirculated $1 coin which features a table

00:57 tennis player hitting mid-swing.

00:59 While a long jump athlete and a track athlete are displayed on the $5 proof coin.

01:03 I think it is quite important to give the Paralympic movement this little bit of spotlight

01:08 because as you said, you can't be what you can't see.

01:11 They're all limited edition with 30,000 minted of each of the $1 coins and just 2,024 of

01:18 each of the $5 ones.

01:20 They are collectible items.

01:21 I keep saying to everybody, if you find one of these in your chain, somebody has made

01:24 a mistake.

01:25 They're something you'll certainly hang on to.

01:27 Australia hopes to send 460 athletes to the Olympic Games and 170 to the Paralympics.

01:35 Aussie sporting spirit, that's right on the money.

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