Australia Post will celebrate the nation’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 gold medallists by giving them their own official stamp.
The official Australian Olympic Team stamps will be rushed out immediately after their win, and will feature a picture of the official Olympic medal ceremony.
Sheets of ten stamps will go on sale within 48 hours for pre-orders online, and within a week at Australia Post Office outlets.
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New limited edition Paris 2024 coins are now on sale via the Australian Mint.
There’s an Official Royal Australian Mint 2024 Australian Olympic Team coloured $2 three-coin collection, and an Individual 2024 Paralympics Team coloured $2 coin folder.
They are now on sale online, with queues to enter the website because they are so in demand.
The coins can also be bought at some Post Offices.
Woolworths is also handing out special commemorative coins.
Australia Post Executive General Manager Retail, Josh Bannister, said the stamp program is an historic honour for gold medal winners.
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“Australia Post is proud to support the incredible talent in the Aussie Olympic team and honour our gold medal winners with their own official stamp, ” Bannister said.
“Recognising athletes on a stamp that is accessible to their families and all Australians is a special tribute.
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“Whether it be in the pool, track, courtside, on the pitch or in the ring, Aussies can throw their support behind their favourite gold medallists and take home a piece of history with a stamp or coin, sharing the love and excitement for the Paris Olympics.”
AOC Chief Executive Officer, Matt Carroll, says the limited-edition collectables will be a timeless reminder of this Australian Team.
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“Australians are rightly proud of their Olympic Teams which are drawn from towns and communities from across the country.
“We have selected 460 athletes from 33 sports and they all come together as one at the Paris 2024 Games.
“I know each athlete will be celebrated whether they achieve a medal, a personal best, a courageous performance or display an act of great sportsmanship.
“Making the Team is a great achievement. That is a rare honour and we are very grateful to Australia Post for celebrating them in this way,” he said.
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