The Royal Australian Mint, Tennis Australia, and Australia Post have joined forces to release special commemorative $2 coins celebrating the Australian Open tennis tournament’s 120th anniversary. This limited collection combines sporting history with coin collecting, offering enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of Australian cultural heritage.
Design Features
The collection includes four different $2 coins, each featuring a colored tennis ball and the text “2025 Australian Open.” The designs showcase male and female tennis players in action poses, representing both competitions that have shaped the tournament’s legacy.
Where to Find Them
Collectors can purchase standard versions for $12 through the Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post websites, or at local post offices across the country. This controlled distribution ensures genuine products and maintains collection value.
Special Versions
Two rare variant coins with distinctive colored tennis balls are available exclusively in coin-set folders. Collectors have a one-in-ten chance of finding these special pieces, adding excitement to the collection experience.
Public Release
Some commemorative coins will enter everyday circulation through Australia Post outlets until February 16. This means Australians might receive these special coins as change during regular transactions, creating opportunities for casual collectors and tennis fans.
Working Together
This release showcases cooperation between major Australian organizations. Josh Bannister from Australia Post and Amanda Del Prete from Tennis Australia both emphasized the importance of honoring tennis history through these collectible coins.
Tournament History The Australian Open, running from Sunday through January 26, starts each year’s Grand Slam calendar. This coin collection celebrates 120 years of tennis excellence and shows how far the tournament has come from its early days to its current position as a major global sporting event.
These commemorative coins represent both collecting value and Australian tennis heritage. They offer everyone – from dedicated collectors to sports fans – a chance to own a meaningful piece of Australian sporting history while celebrating this prestigious tournament.
