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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