Australia. Latest $2 Commemorative Coins Celebrates 120th Anniversary of the Australian Open

This year, Australia marks 120 years of the Australian Open, a celebration of everything that makes tennis extraordinary - a sport of legends and a testament to skill, passion, and unity. As the Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific, it unites fans and players from around the globe. Managed by Tennis Australia, formerly the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia, it was first played at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in Melbourne in November 1905 and titled as the Australasian Championships. The tournament was designated as a major championship in 1924 and the first foreign tennis players who arrived by ship to compete were the US Davis Cup players in November 1946. Staged permanently in the city of Melbourne since 1972, the famed tournament is chronologically the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events every year, held before the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. The Australian Open typically starts around the middle of January and continues for two weeks, concluding with the men's final traditionally held on the last Sunday of the month.

In 2012, the Royal Australian Mint made sporting and numismatic history by minting the official coin toss coins for the Australian Open finals. The Australian Open is where history is written with every serve, volley, and match point — a global stage where champions rise and Australia’s summer shines brightest.

Designed by the Royal Australian Mint's Aaron Baggio, the reverse side features a bold blue tennis ball, reflecting the signature colours of the iconic tennis court, with a tennis player from the Men’s and Women’s tournament shown mid-motion in the power of the shot. Placed together, the designs appear as if the players are engaged in a game of tennis. In place of a tennis ball, the envelope logo of Australia Post – who are partners with the Royal Australian Mint for distribution is shown. The text on both versions is placed just below the tennis player reads 2025 AUSTRALIAN OPEN. Centred is a replicated tennis ball shown in colour and matching the signature colours of the Australian Open. The obverse side features the effigy of HM King Charles III designed by Daniel Thorne along with the denomination 2 DOLLARS placed just below the King’s likeness along the lower rim and the year of issue, 2025 as part of the legend surrounding the royal portrait.

Available from the 15^th January, Both the men's and women's BU quality coins are enclosed in a folder with illustrations and informative text describing the subject and coin design. Additionally, 1 in 10 of these coins will feature a special coloured design, perfectly matching a tennis ball. The Royal Australian Mint has teamed up with Australia Post to distribute these new collectible coins. Collectors can also visit participating Australia Post Office outlets for the chance to find an Australian Open coin in change with any cash purchase and while stocks last. For additional information, please visit the e-webshop of the Royal Australian Mint.