Commonwealth Games 2022 Coins from Woolworths with Coloured Two Dollar & One Dollar Australian Coin

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It can truly be said that we Aussies love our sports, and our coins tend to reflect that!
As you probably know, the latest set from Woolworths continues this sporting theme with the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
With the promotion coming to an end, I wanted to give you a bit more information from what I've learned and also to answer some questions I've been asked about this series.
Make sure to watch to the end for some sneaky tips on what to look for on these coins.
Here are the basics - There are three coloured two-dollar coins that have been released into circulation.
Each coloured two-dollar coin has the letter A, U or S in the middle. The coloured band around the edge of each coin has the same COLOURS (green & gold), but a different DESIGN. Previous Woolworths promotions have had a unique colour for each coin in the series, so this is the first time that each of the 3 coins shares the same colours.
Before going on, it's worth clarifying that there are now 2 sets of coins with A,U and S. In 2019, there were three one-dollar coins released with A, U and S privy marks. Obviously, that was a completely different set, but when people mention the A,U,S coins from now on, it's worth clarifying whether it's the 2019 one-dollar coins or these two-dollar coins.
Now, apart from the coloured circle, the design for these coins is fairly simple with the letter 'A', 'U' or 'S' in the centre and a coloured circle around the letter.
The A coin has a green shadow of the kangaroo & emu from the Australian coat of arms. The U coin has a star designs inspired by the Commonwealth Games team, and the S coin has 4 stars of the Southern Cross.
Like all coloured coins, this coloured band can be rotated at any angle. There has been confusion about whether the rotated colours constitute an error - especially for the A coin which looks better when the coat of arms is the right way up.
So just to confirm, the colours can be rotated at any angle. If you get 4 different copies of the A coin, you will likely find that they all have a different angle. Even in the sets, they are rotated at different angles. It's not considered an error.
Now, the design on the colour looks better if it's aligned with the A in the middle, so some people are looking for versions of the coin with the coloured matching the A, but other people may collect all the different angles to create a clock.
As with previous Woolworths coin promotions, the coloured coins are available through the cash registers at face value, or you can BUY a set that gives you these three two-dollar coins plus four unique one-dollar coins.
The four one-dollar coins have similar styles and designs, but showcase different sports from the Commonwealth Games.
All four one-dollar coins have a special heads side with the words "One Dollar". You can see the normal heads side on the right and the special heads side from THESE COINS on the left.
There were 4 similar coins released for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, so here is a comparison between the 2 sets - the 2018 set are on the top row and the 2022 set are on the bottom.
As I mentioned, the coloured coins are available as change when you pay with cash at Woolworths during the promotion (and probably for a few weeks afterwards). It's meant to be one coin per week, but with less people using cash these days, the promotion tends to spread out over a few extra weeks.
The one-dollar coins from the fifteen-dollar set are not meant to be in circulation, they're only available in the set. However, in previous Woolworths coin promotions, some of the unsold folders get broken up and added to the cash registers, meaning that you may find the one-dollar coins in your change. So as the promotion ends, keep an eye out for these one-dollar coins in circulation.
There are also always a few errors to keep an eye out for.
For all coloured two dollar coins, there are 2 errors to check for:
Firstly, Bullseye errors.
This is where the colour is printed on the heads side instead of the tails side.
The colour should be on the tails sides, so if you find it on the heads side, that's a potentially valuable error.
Secondly check that the colour is correct. This image shows what the circles should look like on each coin, so if you find a coin where the coloured circle doesn't match the A, U or S coins shown here, it could be a wrong-colour error.
And thirdly, on the one-dollar coins, ensure that they have the correct heads side. If the Heads side on THESE specific one-dollar coins doesn't have the words "One Dollar" under the queen, then it's an error.
The digital Pirate Guide has these coins added, so if you have bought the digital Pirate Guide, check for an email from me with details.
Have YOU found all of the coins? What do you think of this series? Feel free to add a comment below.

[@kaynefryday1251]

The $1 coins are the real prize here

[@HafzaProductions2019]

100%, as they are NIFC issues. I also love the designs on them too.

[@hairyscary8511]

Completed the $2 set today with the S from change from Chemist warehouse hence me watching👍🏻 as I didn't even know what they meant until now or it's a Woollies thing

[@AustraliaCoins]

That's great news! It's always a great feeling to complete a set :)

[@HappyQCoins]

Thank you so much for this. Happened to come across your channel a week ago and also happened to get the 'A' coin at Woolies! Your video really made everything fun and educational.

[@AustraliaCoins]

Thank you, I’m thrilled to know you’re finding the videos so useful! I hope you find the U and S coins too. 😃

[@HappyQCoins]

@@AustraliaCoins Thank you so much! I really want those through cash change or noodling; never have I experienced such a treasure hunting experience even as a child! 😆

[@MuhammadInsan-of2cs]

9,????????????????????????????Thank for the video sir

[@HafzaProductions2019]

I am going to get a free set from my friend :)

[@AustraliaCoins]

Sounds like a great deal Yousof!

[@HafzaProductions2019]

@@AustraliaCoins Yes.

[@hafzatheaustraliannumismat8961]

@@AustraliaCoins Got the set now :)

[@seal18m]

I got this coin today and was wondering if it had value my coin doesn't have the brown background and instead it has a gold one is this an error?

[@jonedwards5953]

Hello Mr coins! When does the promotion nominally continue to, would be nice to pick a set up in person.

[@AustraliaCoins]

Haha Mr Coins. I love it Jon. Officially the promotion ends today - August 11, but the sets are still available to buy from many Woolworths, coin dealers and the Mint themselves.

[@jonedwards5953]

@@AustraliaCoins picked up two sets today, the kind cashier let me look through the bok for some correct A's :)

[@AustraliaCoins]

That’s awesome Jon!

[@MuhammadInsan-of2cs]

i'm looking for A sir

[@kaynefryday1251]

What’s the mintage on the $1

[@AustraliaCoins]

That should be announced in the Mint's 2022 Annual Report later this year (probably October or November)

[@stevepunter3704]

I believe the mint had a care factor of ZERO when they released these. Having said that, the two dollar coins are disappointing yet the one dollar coins are magnificent 👍. The two dollar coins in the folder were disappointing regarding orientation of the colours that look cheaply done. This is not the mints greatest achievement 😒.