The image is a representation of an Aboriginal tribal elder, based on the original artwork of Ainslie Roberts and designed by Horst Hahne. It is not intended to depict any person in particular.
The Mint Issue is a free quarterly magazine, sent to our direct mailing list customers in Australia, which is full of new releases and information.
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
10am to 4pm
The Mint is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Admission is free.
The scrap value payable by the Mint is based on the lesser of face value and the average London Metals Exchange price, for metal components in the coin's alloy, over the calendar month preceding the claim less a fee reflecting losses, handling and administration fees incurred by the Mint.
| Alloy | scrap value payable/kilogram |
| cupro-nickel (5c, 10c, 20c & 50c) | $9.57 |
| aluminium bronze ($1 & $2) | $6.35 |
June 2010 prices/July 2010 claims
