Royal Australian Mint had auctioned a special collectible coins that has been used in the coin tosses at the Australian Open men's and women's finals this year. The coins used to begin the matches were auctioned by Tennis Australia on eBay, with the proceeds going to the Australian Tennis Foundation. The men Australian Open final coin sold for AU$3,051 in eBay auction that ended on 31 January 2012. The women Australian Open final coin, sold for AU$837.
The uncirculated coins feature the iconic trophies of the Australian Open presented on a background of curved stripes that mirror the rubber strip on a tennis ball.
Official Australian Open Men's Trophy Coin
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: $1
Metal: Al/Bronze
Mass: 9.00g
Diameter: 25.00mm
Finish: Uncirculated
Mintage: Unlimited
Designer: W. Pietranik
Official Australian Open Women's Trophy Coin
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: $1
Metal: Al/Bronze
Mass: 9.00g
Diameter: 25.00mm
Finish: Uncirculated
Mintage: Unlimited
Designer: W. Pietranik
The official Australian Open collectible coin program includes two $1 uncirculated aluminium bronze coins, one featuring the women's trophy and the other the men's trophy (retails at $15), a $5 uncirculated aluminium bronze coin (retails at $25) and a $2 selectively gold plated proof coin (retails at $95) both featuring a replica of the 100th Men's Championship medal.
Tennis fans wishing to buy a piece of Australian Open memorabilia can do so through the Australian Open Shop in Garden Square, contacting the Royal Australian Mint Call Centre on 1300 652 020 or visiting www.ramint.gov.au
