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Firefighters on a coin

The Royal Australian Mint has honored firefighters with a $2 AUD coin. Twelve months after the devastating bushfires that swept across the country, the Royal Australian Mint has released a commemorative, colorful $2 AUD coin to pay tribute to Australian firefighters, following the release of a circulating coin with the same design. The coin's design includes…

How the Perth Mint in Australia created the world's largest gold coin

Australian National Stamp Exhibition 2020

The Canberra Stampshow 2020 is one of the largest gatherings of postal enthusiasts in Australia and is a highly anticipated event. Held biennially in March over three days, it was a highlight of this year's event. The Arabic postal displays were particularly noteworthy, with most winning medals.

New print of the Australian $100 note

The new series includes enhanced security features. It will soon enter official circulation. A transparent section in the center of the note, vibrant new colors that change when the note is held up to light, and multiple new security features make counterfeiting virtually impossible. It's worth noting that current Australian banknotes are made of polymer, not paper, and Australia was the first country in the world to use this technology, starting in 1988. A look at…

Niue Island Editions“

It's delightful to find that those responsible for minting coins abroad actually possess a knack for marketing. Take, for example, the silver coin pictured in this post – the first issue from Niue, near Australia, in 2020. It features Her Majesty the Queen on the obverse, as usual, but the reverse is the reverse of a 1930 Australian penny (and this penny, for those who don't know, is considered one of the rarest coins...).