The Wallabies have competed in all six Rugby World Cups, and won the World Cup on two occasions – in 1991 defeating England and in 1999 defeating France.
The team competes annually with New Zealand and South Africa in the Tri-Nations Series. Within this series, they contest the Bledisloe Cup with New Zealand and the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate with South Africa.
Currently, Australia is ranked second in the International Rugby Board World Rankings.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the Wallabies – Men of Gold coin is the official coin of the ARU.
Coloured Reverse Design Featuring Team Logo
The coin’s reverse depicts a Wallabies player in action, holding a rugby ball. The design features the famous Wallabies green and gold colours and official logo. The design also incorporates the inscription MEN OF GOLD 2011 and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
Limited Mintage
No more than 5,000 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Presentation Packaging
The coin is housed in a classic display case and presented within a coloured shipper featuring the team colours.