The Royal Australian Mint has released a set of 50-cent coins adorned with a holiday motif quintessentially Australian due to their theme. The reverse side of these festive coins is inspired by the Christmas beetle. This latest release in the mint’s much-loved annual Christmas decoration series has been elevated to the next level with the […]
The coins and banknotes of Queen Elizabeth II — an insight into changeover plans for King Charles III
On the afternoon of the 8th September, an official protocol entitled Operation London Bridge was put into motion which was a plan of events agreed to by various departments of the British government some years ago to be enacted in the event of the death of the sovereign. Sadly, the day most of us dreaded, […]
Australia: New commemorative coins mark 75th anniversary of Australian Signals Directorate Intelligence Unit
The Royal Australian Mint commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) with the release of new 50-cent coins. The ASD is entrusted with protecting Australia from global threats by revealing foreign secrets and protecting its own. Having emerged with the task of harnessing and mastering technology to reveal foreign secrets and protect […]
United Kingdom: Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926–2022
It was officially announced today by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died peacefully at her residence in Balmoral, Scotland, at the age of ninety-six. It is understood Her Majesty passed away in the early afternoon, and according to protocol, heads of government in fourteen realms the Queen was Head of State […]
Australia: Einstein’s theory of relativity features on new silver Proof coins marking the centenary of Wallal
The Royal Australian Mint has released new silver Proof coins with a dome effect which remember a very special event occurring in a remote part of the country 100 years ago. The design of the coin is the work of artist Adam Ball and, against a linear backdrop, depicts the Earth in correlation with Australia, […]
Australia: New dollar coin marks 150th anniversary, completion of the Overland Telegraph Line
In the lead-up to the 150th Anniversary of the completion of the Overland Telegraph Line across Australia running north to south, the Royal Australian Mint has released a unique commemorative one-dollar coin in celebration of this milestone event. The Overland Telegraph Line literally cut through the centre of Australia, from Port Augusta on the south […]
Australia: Gold and silver bullion coins introduce new series “Wildflowers of Australia,” featuring Waratah
The Royal Australian Mint has released new gold and silver bullion-quality coins which introduce a new series entitled “Wildflowers of Australia.” The one-ounce coins struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality will feature a variety of flowers indigenous to the continent and begins with the Waratah, considered one of Australia’s most iconic floral symbols. With its crimson […]
Australia: New gold and silver coins in popular “Australia Zoo” series features African and Sumatran elephants
The Royal Australian Mint has released new gold and silver one-ounce Brilliant Uncirculated-quality investment coins in partnership with Australia Zoo. These are the third coins in the series following the Sumatran tiger (2020) and the cheetah (2021). The Royal Australian Mint and Australia Zoo work closely with conservation organisations in Africa to help protect these […]
Australia: Latest Coat of Arms gold and silver bullion coins features New South Wales crest
The Royal Australian Mint has released new gold and silver investment/collector coins which are part of their “Australia’s Coat of Arms” series introduced last year. For 2022, the design featured on the reverse is a contemporary rendition of the coat of arms of the state of New South Wales. Granted by royal warrant of King […]
Australia: New domed gold and silver Proof coins pay homage to the Great Barrier Reef
The Royal Australian Mint has released new gold and silver Proof coins struck with a domed effect that pays homage to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is a collection of coral reefs, shoals, and […]
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