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Former Fiji sevens coach Ryan immortalised in currency

Ben Ryan on Fiji’s new 50 cent coin

As the man who coached Fiji’s rugby sevens team to a historic gold medal in the 2016 Olympics, Ben Ryan has already received the country’s highest honour.

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Yet he has now gained further recognition, as the face that adorns Fiji’s new 50 cent coin!

Ryan, who stepped down after the Rio Games and joined the Welsh Rugby Union as a consultant in January, took to Twitter to express his delight.

Who wouldn’t be happy to be immortalised in currency?

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