The Latest Breaking News from the Royal Australian Mint

Worker almost crushed by three-tonne coin press at national mint

Mint failed to provide a safe work environment, investigation finds.

The Canberra Times · Jun 23

Why Bluey coins are worth big ‘dollarbucks’ – far more than the silver they’re made from

If you tried to buy any of the new A$2 Bluey collectable coins online when they went up for sale earlier this month, you probably saw the same message thousands of others did:

The Conversation · May 19

Queen’s image on Australian commemorative coins likened to Shrek

Two coins celebrating Queen Elizabeth II criticised for failing to resemble late monarch

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6

You can now score yourself a Raiders $1 coin

The mint has released an NRL coin collection.

The Canberra Times · Mar 29, 2024

'The ACT certainly outdid itself': Three golds for Canberra at the Australian Tourism Awards

We're punching above our weight - again.

The Canberra Times · Mar 20, 2024

A coin exhibition in the heart of Civic? What a mint idea

Royal Australian Mint exhibition opens at CMAG.

The Canberra Times · Feb 23, 2024

Australia celebrates space history on world's 1st coin minted in 2024

The world's first coin to be struck in 2024 highlights space history. 'Out of this World - Australia in Space' was chosen by the Royal Australian Mint as its 2024 theme.

Space · Jan 4, 2024

New 50 cent design celebrates Queen over seven-decade reign

The coin shows six images of the Queen, ageing gracefully

The Canberra Times · Nov 22, 2023

Feast Your Eyes On The First King Charles Gold Coin That’ll Get Ya Half A Soft Serve Nowadays

“For most Australians, this will be the first time they have held in their hands a coin with a King.”

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 5, 2023

Magpie strikes it big with latest recognition

Big Swoop lands its on coin and stamp.

The Canberra Times · Sep 3, 2023