We’re cashed up for Aussie Invictus Games

A NEW $2 coin is being released today leading into Prince Harry’s Invictus Games being held in Australia for the first time this year.

The coin features an image of a wheelchair competitor to help celebrate the spirit of unconquered wounded, injured and ill service men and women and veterans.

The Royal Australian Mint expects to put 2.3 million of the coins into circulation between now and the games, in Sydney in October.

The coin’s production has taken about four months to complete, after four designs were considered.

The final design was created by one of the mint’s own coin designers.

The launch of the coin at Sydney’s Martin Place will also feature a coin swap for the public, who can come and get the brand new $2 coin.

Royal Australian Mint head Ross McDiarmid said a range of collector coins would also be released closer to the games.

“The design of the coin really captures the essence of what the event is all about,” he said.

“While there are 2.3 million new $2 coins coming, normally there are 30 million $2 coins in circulation, so it’s a relatively small number and one day it will be worth more than just face value.”

He also said the mint would be producing the medals for the games, which will have other unique designs on them.

Invictus Games Sydney 2018 CEO Patrick Kidd said the coin was approved by his organisation and the Invictus Games Foundation, of which Prince Harry is the patron.