Medals and Bouquets
Until the end of 1991, Australia minted both a:
- 1 cent coin — featuring a Feathertail Glider on the front side of the coin
- 2 cent coin — featuring a Frill-necked Lizard on the front side of the coin
In 1992, these coins began to be removed from circulation. People were urged to exchange them for coins still in circulation.
Both the 1 cent coins and 2 cent coins were melted down and turned into bronze medals for the 2000 Olympics.
The bouquets handed to medal recipients incorporated foliage from the Grevillea baileyana, also known as the white oak.
Read more about this topic: 2000 Summer Olympics