2020 $5 1oz Silver Proof Domed Coin - Australian Olympic Team

2020 $5 1oz Silver Proof Domed Coin - Australian Olympic Team

Australian audiences will be ready to eagerly support Australia’s Olympic Team as they compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The Royal Australian Mint has released this 2020 $5 silver proof domed coin in support of our Olympic Team as we reflect on the personal journeys of our athletes.

The 2020 summer Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo, Japan. The modern Olympic Games have been held 1896, based on the original ancient Olympic Games of Greece. The purpose of the Olympics is to bring together athletes from around the world to compete in a spirit of friendly competition, Australia has participated in every modern summer Olympic Games since the first was held in Athens in 1896.

Elite Australian athletes will travel to Tokyo to compete in a range of sporting events. The focus of Australia’s Olympic team is to share with Australians the personal journeys of the athletes, recognising that there is more to the Olympic spirit than just sports and competing. Striving for personal best and finding achievement in overcoming challenges is relevant to all Australians.