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January 20, 2025
50 dollars 1973 to 1995 banknotes - Price guide and values
The $50 and $100 banknotes were the first higher-denomination notes on issue for many years. The front of this $50 banknote, designed by Gordon Andrews, depicted laboratory research and academic life with a portrait of Lord Howard Walter Florey. The back of the $50 banknote symbolised research into the environment and outer space with a portrait of Sir Ian Clunies Ross.
January 19, 2025
2 cents 1966 to 2018 - Price Guide and values
Two cent Australian coins produced since 1964 by the Royal Australian Mint and it's branches, and by the Royal Mint were first released in circulation on February, 1966. The cessation of issue of two cent coins was announced on August 21, 1990. They still continue to be legal tender and can ben used to purchase goods or deposited at a financial institution even if they were withdrawn from circulation commencing in February 1992.
January 17, 2025
A Tribute to Tennis: Australian Open 2025 Coins
To celebrate 120 years of the Australian Open, the Royal Australian Mint teamed up with Australia Post. While visiting a participating Australia Post outlet, a customer have a chance to find an Australian Open coin in change with any cash purchase, while stocks last. Both a men's and women's coin were made.
January 15, 2025
60th anniversary year for Royal Australian Mint
This coin was produced to commemorate the Mint's 60th anniversary celebrations theme. The first one of these coins was set in a piece of marble from taken from the iconic Mint building’s heritage listed floor during recent renovations.
January 14, 2025
1 cent 1966 to 2019 - Price Guide and values
One cent Australian coins produced since 1964 by the Royal Australian Mint and it's branches, and by the Royal Mint were first released in circulation on February, 1966. The cessation of issue of one cent coins was announced on August 21, 1990. The decision was based on the loss of real purchasing power through inflation and the cost of minting these coins.
