Coin collecting

We keep you up-to-date with all things coin collecting. Read on for fascinating facts, traditions, why coins are rare and much more. Bookmark this page as your knowledge vault when it comes to collector coins.

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Mar 24, 2023 Coin collecting
Everything you need to know about Australia’s 1930 penny

The Australian 1930 penny is so rare it's captivated serious collectors and the general public for decades, but do you have one hidden away?

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Jan 24, 2023 Coin collecting

Start your pre-decimal collection with the first Commonwealth coinage

Wondering what to collect when it comes to coins? Finding examples of Australia’s first Commonwealth coins could fit the bill. Read on to find out more.

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Jan 18, 2023 Coin collecting

What are non-circulating legal tender coins?

Non-circulating legal tender is a useful term to describe official coins that are not intended to be spent. But what is the true value of these coins?

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Dec 16, 2022 Coin collecting

Collectable coins antiqued and gilded to perfection

In recent years, collectable coins featuring antiqued or gilded highlights have become popular. In fact, The Perth Mint can claim some of the credit for this trend, being one of the world’s first mints to pioneer these innovations.

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Nov 16, 2022 Coin collecting

How are coins coloured?

Here at The Perth Mint we’ve been colouring coins since the mid-1980s, but how do we do it? Find out here.

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Nov 2, 2022 Coin collecting

Why do coins have serrations (or grooves) around their edges?

To understand why many coins have edge serrations we must go back to a time before coin making-machinery was available.

Source: Why do coins have serrations around their edges?
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Oct 27, 2022 Coin collecting

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – a celebration in coins

We have struck many coins featuring Her Majesty’s coin effigies since 1953, including many millions of pennies, halfpennies, 1 cent and 2 cent coins.

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Oct 18, 2022 Coin collecting

How to start a coin collection

Coin collecting is now easily accessible to the many, and, in fact, the hobby has seen huge growth in the market recently. Find out more here.

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Oct 18, 2022 Coin collecting

The Perth Mint coin collecting glossary

We’ve put together this coin collecting glossary to help decipher some of those numismatic terms.

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Oct 12, 2022 Coin collecting

Five of Australia’s rarest and most fascinating coins

We discuss five of Australia’s rarest and most fascinating coins, and the history of our early currency system.

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Sep 27, 2022 Coin collecting

Six royal effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Australian coinage

After 70 years, here are the six royal effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Australian coinage across her reign.