Coin releases

Australian outback riches come together in a spectacular coin masterpiece

The world’s first coin featuring a significant red diamond from Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle Pink Diamond Mine was unveiled at The Perth Mint today.

Hero Simpson features on coin, stamp cover

John Simpson Kirkpatrick – “the man with the donkey” – is one of the most potent symbols of Australian courage and tenacity on Gallipoli.

Former chief US Mint engraver designs Australian eagle high-relief coin

The Perth Mint announces 12th chief engraver of the US Mint has created the reverse for its new Australian wedge-tailed eagle gold and silver high-relief proofs.

Did Captain Cook discover the Great Southern Land?

Secret orders to search for the fabled ‘Great Southern Continent’ accompanied James Cook on his epic first voyage to the South Pacific of 1768–71.

Ten facts about Australia's amazing emu

On the day our Australian Map Shaped Coin Series – Emu 2012 1oz Silver Coin is launched, here are ten emu facts we hope you find fascinating.

Kokoda coin marks Australia's most significant WWII campaign

The Kokoda Track (Trail) Campaign was part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II and was critical to the defence of Australia. The battle was a series of fierce engagements fought between Japanese and Allied forces from July 1942 to January 1943.