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January 16, 2026
Anzac to Afghanistan 2016 20 and 25 Cents Coins
In 2016, from Anzac to Afghanistan, News Corp Australia honoured the military moments that shaped the nation with a coin collection named Learn the Legend. In recognition of the Anzac Centenary commemorative period each coin explores a different piece of the Australia’s military history. Each coin designs explores a different theme, inspired by images supplied by the Australian War Memorial, Gary Ramage and the Australian Government Department of Defence.
January 15, 2026
10 dollars 1982 to 2026 - Price guide and values
Uncirculated and proof decimal coins with denominations other than what is seen on circulating coins are produced most years by the Royal Australian Mint. Commemorative individual issues and sets with special designs are released in various alloy for collectors.
January 14, 2026
10 cents 1966 to 2026 - Price Guide and values
Ten cent Australian coins showing an Lyrebird on reverse were released for the first time in circulation on February 14, 1966. Lyrebirds are most notable for their superb ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment, and the striking beauty of the male bird's huge tail when it is fanned out in courtship display. Lyrebirds have unique plumes of neutral-coloured tailfeathers and are among Australia's best-known native birds.
January 12, 2026
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 11, 2026
The Wheat Sheaf Commemoration Dollar
The Wheat Sheaf, pre-decimal coin designs, has been used for the traditional coin strike on 2012 New Year's Day at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra, making the $1 coin one of the first struck in the world that year. Originally appearing on the threepence from 1938 to 1964, the Royal Australian Mint has returned to this familiar design to recognise one of Australia's longest running industries.
