Tag: Australia

Pobjoy’s newest coin was influenced by the devastating wildfires in Australia. 15% of the proceeds from this Koala Coin, released on behalf of the Government of Niue, will be donated to the NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services.

Angry mutinous sailors, a dramatic military coup, and a miners’ uprising – these are some of the key moments of Australian history. The Royal Australian Mint has launched the first coins in a series commemorating the country’s tempestuous colonial era.

In cooperation with the AIATSIS, the Royal Australian Mint has released a new 50 cent coin dedicated to the International Year of Indigenous Languages. The pieces feature the word coin in various indigenous languages still spoken in Australia today.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has unveiled the fourth banknote in their second polymer series first launched in 2016. It has undergone a re-design, depicting two outstanding Australian personalities, and includes updated security features.