Surfing Australia in partnership with the Royal Australian Mint has released a collector’s coin to celebrate its anniversary.
“Like thousands of aussies, surfing the local breaks was a treasured bit of my younger years, and it’s been really heartening to see surfing in Australia go from strength to strength over the past half century, which this new coin celebrates.” Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan commented.
“We’d like to thank the Royal Australian Mint for their support and I’m sure the coin will not only be a valuable addition not just for collectors but an item for anyone interested in the history of Australian surfing.” Surfing Australia Chief Executive Officer Andrew Stark said.
The official launch of Surfing Australia’s 50th Year Anniversary will be held on 21st November at the Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club in Sydney in commemoration of the day when Duke Kahanamoku introduced surfboard riding to Australia at Freshwater Beach in 1915.