Archive – Australia
News from the Perth Mint
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth mint reached us recently...
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New Royal Australian Mint CEO
Mr. Ross MacDiarmid has commenced his position at the mint on June 7, 2010... [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth mint reached us recently... [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth mint reached us recently... [ more ]
Australia remembers Fred Hollows on new $1 coin
The life and work of the late Professor Fred Hollows is being celebrated on a new $1 collector coin. It was released by the Royal Australian Mint on July 7, 2010 at the opening of a Fred Hollows photographic exhibition at Parliament House... [ more ]
New issue of Royal Australian Mint in honor of the National Servicemen
On September 6th, 2010 the new Australian coin “National Servicemen” will be for sale at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra... [ more ]
Mint Directors Conference 2010
From September 26th to 29th, 2010, the 26th Mint Directors Conference was hold in Canberra / Australia. Here you will find some photos of this numismatic mega event...
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Centenary of Australian Commonwealth Bronze Coinage 1911-2011
Perth Mint issues commemorative coin on the occasion of the centenary of the first bronze coins of the Australian Commonwealth...
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Promoting young mint apprentices
Royal Australian Mint announces the Janine Murphy Scholarship for Apprentices in the minting industry... [ more ]
Mary Mackillop –Perth Mint honors the first canonized Saint of Australia
On the occasion of the canonization of Mary Mackillop the Pert Mint will issue a gold and a silver coin... [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth Mint reached us recently.... [ more ]
Mint bakes up biggest dollar
A list of new products from the Royal Australian Mint especially for Christmas and the New Year has been launched with a special surprise for coin arctophiles... [ more ]
Australia to release official royal engagement coin
The Royal Australian Mint feels honored to produce the official Australian coin celebrating the engagement of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton... [ more ]
The ram rears its head for the New Year
The iconic image of a ram’s head will once again grace Australia’s newest $1 coin as revealed on New Year’s Day at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra... [ more ]
Official Ashes Series 20c coin released ahead of Vodafone Boxing Day Test showdown
The Royal Australian Mint has joined forces with Cricket Australia to release a new coin in celebration of one of the most fiercely contested cricket competitions, the Ashes... [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth Mint reached us recently... [ more ]
New coin to commemorate centenary of International Women’s Day
Australia will issue a commemorative 20 cent coin celebrating the centenary of International Women’s Day. The design will be developed with Mint designers, the Australian Government Office for Women and UN Women Australia... [ more ]
Australia honors the Royal Engagement by a new issue
Australia’s first official royal engagement coin for Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton will hit the shelves tomorrow at the Royal Australian Mint... [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint in April
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth Mint in April reached us recently... [ more ]
Minister releases circulating wedding coin for all Australians
The Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten announced a commemorative 20 cent coin, celebrating the marriage of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, will be released into public circulation after the wedding takes place... [ more ]
Perth Mint issues Australia’s official Royal Wedding Tribute coin
With the endorsement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Perth Mint has unveiled Australia’s official legal tender commemorative coin to mark the wedding of HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton... [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint in May
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth Mint in May reached us recently... [ more ]
Rugby Men of Gold and golden Koalas: News from the Perth Mint in June
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth Mint in June reached us recently... [ more ]
Royal Australian Mint enters international waters
An important milestone was met for both the Royal Australian Mint and the Government of Samoa at an official coining ceremony at the Mint on June 23: The Royal Australian Mint will be producing the new coinage for Samoa with the Central Bank expecting to release the new coins into circulation later this year... [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint in July
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth Mint in July reached us recently... [ more ]
Sherlock Holmes and Platypus: New Motifs from the Perth Mint
A comprehensive list of new commemorative coins struck by the Perth Mint in August reached us recently... [ more ]
The Perth Mint Releases Chinese Dragons and Mythical Creatures
In September the Perth Mint releases new coins celebrating the Year of the Dragon of the Chinese zodiac. The starfish and the bush babies remind us of Australia’s natural beauties, while the Mythical Creatures Set goes far beyond the borders of the land down under... [ more ]
Perth releases 2012 Australian Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Program
Perth Mint is going to release over the next three months a series of new gold and silver bullion coins. We present the themes and specifications... [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint in October
In October the Perth Mint has again released splendid new issues continuing the Australian Lunar Series II and the Famous Battle in Australian History series... [ more ]
Perth Mint Unveils the Largest Gold Coin Ever
The biggest, heaviest, inherently the most valuable gold bullion coin in the world has been unveiled by The Perth Mint. Weighing a massive one ton of 99.99% pure gold, the monumental coin measures nearly 80cms wide and more than 12cms deep... [ more ]
New Coins of Samoa Unveiled
The Royal Australian Mint worked with the Central Bank of Samoa to design and produce the new coinage for Samoa. Increased metal prices were a reason for introducing smaller and lighter coins. After December 29, 2011 only the new coins will be accepted any more... [ more ]
Perth Mint Announces New Releases
The Perth Mint releases new coins dedicated to the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, continuing the series Ships That Changed The World with the Mayflower and, and, and … [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint in November
In November the Perth Mint released many new coins celebrating the auspicious Year of the Dragon of the Chinese Zodiac and continuing various series. The coins dedicated to the famous ship Mayflower, the surgeonfish and the Bush baby are only some of the new issues... [ more ]
Coins for The Presidents Cup score a ‘hole in one’
The Australian Mint has a stand at The Presidents Cup tournament of the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Golfers and collectors will find a vast product range suiting amateur golfer and sports memorabilia and special collector coins... [ more ]
Coin kicks off UN International Year of Cooperatives
The Australian launch of the UN International Year of Co-operatives kicked off on November 22, 2011 at Parliament House with the release of a $1 collectible coin produced by the Royal Australian Mint recognizing this auspicious year... [ more ]
80 Years Downies
Founded in 1932 by Phil Downie the Australian auction house Downies commemorates 80 years of existence and success. Today Phil’s son Ken is Managing Director and leads one of the largest Numismatic companies in the southern hemisphere. [ more ]
Perth Mint issued 2012 Australian Platypus 1oz Platinum Bullion Coin
The Perth Mint struck one platinum bullion coin, the Australian Platypus 1oz Bullion Coin. Now the 2012 issue has been announced and will certainly be much requested as the 2011 edition is sold out yet. The design features a swimming platypus, an animal unique to Australia. [ more ]
Perth Mint begins its 2012 with new releases
The Perth Mint commemorates the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a gold coin. 2012 is also the year of the Dragon, and that is why some issues are dedicated to the Dragon – featuring also a baby dragon for the kids. See the comprehensive list of new releases in January. [ more ]
Renaissance-mania captures Royal Australian Mint with a new display
The Royal Australian Mint offers to the public the display “Shadows and Perspective: The Influence of the Renaissance on Contemporary Coin Design”. The exhibition reveals techniques still used by modern mints that have been introduced in the Renaissance era. [ more ]
150th Melbourne Cup Celebrations
Victoria Racing Club and Royal Australian Mint launch commemorative coins to celebrate Melbourne Cup milestone... [ more ]
News from Perth for February
The Perth Mint continues its successful series Ships That Changed The World featuring USS Constitution and introduces new series like the Australian Opal Series and a three-coin set commemorating the London 2012 Olympic Games. [ more ]
Solomon Islands’ New Coins Revealed
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) had announced that the Solomon Islands will replace their circulation coins. Now the new coins have been revealed. [ more ]
News for March from Perth Mint
For the month of March The Perth Mint announces a diverse range of new products. A high relief silver coin and a new release of the Sea Life II – The Reef series are but two of the new issues. [ more ]
News from Perth for May
For the month of May, The Perth Mint issues the final release of the Ships That Changed the World series. In addition the 2012 gilded edition of the Australian Koala silver series has appeared and the series Animal Athletes is continued with the monarch butterfly. [ more ]
Australian kilo coins mark Queen’s jubilee
As a former branch of the Royal Mint, The Perth Mint is honouring its British heritage by releasing two majestic kilo coins to celebrate the 60 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The silver and gold coins feature the St Edward’s Crown edged by 60 diamond motifs. [ more ]
News from the Perth Mint in June
The Perth Mint informs us about new issues during the month of June 2012. A new coin is added to the Australian Lunar Series II – 2012 Year of the Dragon, the kookaburra features on a silver coin being part of the Australian map shaped silver coin series, and much more ... [ more ]
Australian curved coin features star constellation
The Royal Australian Mint presents its newest innovation – a curved coin. With the curved coin creating a domed shape it seemed only fitting for it to emulate the night sky and feature the well known Southern Cross. [ more ]
News in August from Perth
The Perth Mint presents an array of new products released in August among them the second coin in the Australian Opal series and a FIFA World Cup silver and gold coin. [ more ]
Australian dancing coins celebrate ballet anniversary
The Royal Australian Mint has issued a 50c collector coin in silver and cupronickel to mark the 50th anniversary of The Australian Ballet. [ more ]
Australia to commemorate Canberra Centenary on coins
The Australian Mint is designing two commemorative coins which will celebrate the Centenary of Canberra in 2013: a commemorative circulation 20 cent coin and a silver $5 collectible coin. [ more ]
Perth Mint announces 2013 Bullion Coin Program
The Perth Mint has just announced its 2013 Australian Bullion Coin Program whose coins will become available over the next months. [ more ]
News from Perth Mint in September
In September The Perth Mint is issuing new Lunar Proof Coins in gold and silver and starts the new Birds of Australia series with a silver coin featuring the Red-Tailed Black-Cockatoo. The Young Collectors Animal Athletes series is continued with the Rhino Beetle. [ more ]
Australian coloured Remembrance Day commemorative coin
In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, it is only fitting that Australia’s first ever $2 commemorative circulating coin features the poppy flower, a symbol synonymous with this important day of reflection. [ more ]
News from The Perth Mint
At the end of the year 2012 The Perth Mint has issued a range of final releases. The lunar series are continued with dragon and snake coins dedicated to the years of 2012 and 2013 respectively. The new Australian Season series opens with a Summer issue. [ more ]
Royal Australian Mint revs up for Summernats visitors
The Royal Australian Mint is getting ready to welcome visitors from Australia’s biggest horsepower party, Summernats, with a new exhibition that celebrates the power behind the production of the 2013 ‘Fifty Years of the Bathurst Endurance Race’ 50c Coin. [ more ]
Australia’s history to be re-written because of coins?
During WWII a soldier discovered coins in northern Australia which are said to come from the mediaeval Kilwa Sultanate in Tanzania. Did early connections between Africa and Australia exist? An expedition is to answer how these coins arrived there and what this means. [ more ]
Australia remembers 100 years of Army Chaplains on Anzac Day
The Australian Army Chaplains leading this year’s Anzac Day veterans’ march in recognition of a century of ministry and pastoral support, have been recognised on the latest collectible coin in the Australia Remembers series from the Royal Australian Mint. [ more ]