Because the first British settlement in Australia was a penal colony, there wasn't much need for coins or currency. As The Perth Mint noted in a blog, authorities envisioned a "self-sufficient ...

The new coin honours The Last Post, inviting a moment of reflection and gratitude for the sacrifice of Australia's military personnel.

Collectors also have a one-in-10 chance to find a special coloured coin.

An extremely rare Aussie coin is going under the hammer next week and it's expected to fetch more than $100,000. Coins have been selling for impressive prices all across the country recently but this ...

Rare features and printing errors on some Australian coins that are still in public circulation could make prospective coin ...

New coins featuring Australia's favourite blue heeler, Bluey, are being released by Australia Post on Monday. The coins are expected to attract high demand and the post office revealed there will be ...

In documents provided to the Federal Court of Australia, the Canadian Mint detailed five more runs of coins with which it ...

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Since the introduction of decimal coinage in 1966, about 15 billion Australian coins have been minted with an image of Queen Elizabeth II. Many of us fondly associate her image with Australian coins, ...