Australian Kyle Ryan, Jake Ryan, Luke Brown, Daniel Brown and Riley McConville started the petition on change.org last week to show appreciation for the conservationist, who became world-famous for his daring stunts with dangerous animals, ten years after his passing, 7 news reports.

They also created a Facebook page to garner support for their petition. “We’re going to try and hold an event in the city (Melbourne) and get people to vote,” Jake told News Corp Australia.

"It's about time we payed our respects to the all time greatest Australian bloke, Steve Irwin," petitioner Kyle Ryan says.

"Let's make a change for something in the history of our country. It's been ten years without the Aussie icon and although he's been recognised in many ways I'd imagine we could all support the idea of going one step further (well deserved)."

The Royal Australian Mint has invited supporters to submit a written proposal to have Irwin's face featured on a commemorative coin.