Woolies unveils new $1 and $2 coins for Commonwealth Games
Three new Australian $2 coins are being released to commemorate the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
The first of the limited-edition coins was released earlier this week exclusively in Woolworths stores across Australia.
Eight million of these special coins, that pay tribute to the 2018 Commonwealth Games, will enter circulation through tills in Woolworths stores from now until April 4.
The coins have been developed by The Royal Australia Mint and feature designs which honour the Gold Coast, the Australian team and its mascot, Borobi.
The coloured rings on each $2 coin pay tribute to different aspects of the Gold Coast – the yellow sun, the blue sea and sky, and the green scenery.
The Royal Australian Mint will also be releasing a Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Coin Collection album that will be sold at Woolworths for $15.
Royal Australian Mint CEO Mr Ross MacDiarmid said the seven coin set – which also features four $1 commemorative coins – captures our nation’s sporting pride.
“The Royal Australian Mint has a proud tradition of marking our nation’s greatest sporting moments through coins, medals and medallions,” he said.
“Capturing the essence of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, this unique seven-coin set treasure will be a fitting symbol of the unity, athletic prowess, culture and passion that will be displayed on the Gold Coast in April 2018.”
Woolworths Director of Marketing Andrew Hicks explained how excited the supermarket chain was to involve their customers in the spirit of the Commonwealth Games.
“We are really excited that we can bring a taste of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to local communities. The release of this coin collection exclusive through Woolworths is just one of the ways we are helping our customers support our Australian team at Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and we hope it inspires a new generation of home grown athletes and sporting champions,” he said.
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