2 dollars 2025 - Rugby, Wallabies and Wallaroos
By CAA | Saturday, 19 July 2025
In the lead-up to two major events in international rugby — the British and Irish Lions Tour and the Women's Rugby World Cup — the Royal Australian Mint, in partnership with rebel, presented new coins celebrating the Wallabies and Wallaroos.
Designed by the Mint's Adam Ball, these coins feature the team's official logo and colours, with a stadium beneath and two athletes captured mid-play above. The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne.
The Wallabies and Wallaroos $2 coloured coins were available in from change when paying with cash at rebel stores.
The Wallabies had their first Australian rugby team to tour internationally set sail for the British Isles in 1908. The English press tried to brand them the Rabbits, but the players had other ideas and chose the name Wallabies as a nod to their national identity.
In 1993, the Wallaroos was chosen as the name for the newly formed Australian Women's team. The inaugural Test Match took place in 1994 and in their 30th anniversary year, the Wallaroos won their first piece of silverware when they captured the WXV 2 title in South Africa.
Furthermore, a limited-edition Two-Coin Set featuring specially coloured versions of the Wallabies and Wallaroos coins were also available online at rebel, at participating rebel stores, and at the Mint.
The middle of the reverse is different on these uncirculated coins.
These coins are more than collectables. They honour Australia's rugby legacy and the fierce pride of players who represent us on the world stage. Whether you're a collector, a fan, or both — this is a piece of the game you can hold in your hand.
A powerful tribute to the pride and passion of Australian rugby — celebrating the spirit of the Wallabies and Wallaroos.
2 dollars 2025 not intended for circulation
The Mint released several rugby-themed coins in recent years. Here are some examples:
- 1 dollar 2003 - Rugby World Cup
- 1 dollar 2008 - Rugby League
- 5 dollars 2008 - Rugby League
- 10 dollars 2008 - Centenary of Rugby
- 2 dollars 2019 - Wallabies
- 5 dollars 2003 - Rugby World Cup
- 2 dollars 2024 - Rugby League
