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Are the ‘Holey Dollar’ and ‘Dump’ coins still legal tender?

The Holey Dollar and Dump are the only Australian coins which have had their ‘legal tender’ status removed, or been ‘demonetised’.


Opening Hours

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.


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03/04/2012

See you at the Sydney Royal Easter Show

The Royal Australian Mint will be at the Sydney Royal Easter Show from 5 April ‒ 18 April. Come by at 3 pm on Thursday 5 April for a chance to meet Australian Year of the Farmer Ambassador Glenn McGrath.

30/03/2012

The Mint and Earth Hour 2012

The Royal Australian Mint is proud to observe Earth Hour again this year, and will be turning off our lights at 8:30pm on Saturday 31 March 2012.

05/03/2012

Have you got your Enlighten limited edition coin?

This counterstamped coin is only available for a short period of time which means low mintage! Come and visit the Mint over the next few days to get yours.

08/02/2012

Correction on The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 Royal Silver Set advertisement

We wish to advise that the wrong image was printed in the advertisement of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 Royal Silver Set in January's Mint Issue No. 92.

04/01/2012

New January products are now available

The new January products can now be bought from our eShop.

03/01/2012

January release products unavailable online

Our January release products are currently unavailable through our website however you can ring through to the Call Centre to place an order.

20/12/2011

Call Centre Christmas shut down period

The Royal Australian Mint's Call Centre will not be operating over the Christmas period from Wednesday 21 December 2011 to Monday 2 January 2012.

19/12/2011

Looking for something to do over New Year's?

Make one of the last coins for 2011 on Saturday 31 December 2011 and be one of the first to strike a 2012 coin on Sunday 1 January 2012.

06/12/2011

Ordering for Christmas?

All orders must be received by COB 14 December 2011 if you require an order to be delivered in time for Christmas (Australia only).

30/11/2011

Phone lines currently down

Please note that the phone lines, including the Call Centre, are currently down at the moment. We are working to fix the issue as soon as possible.

25/11/2011

Last chance... Collection by Selection

Customers please note: Final orders to take part in the 2012 Collection by Selection will close on Wednesday 30 November 2011.

09/11/2011

Australian Open trophies on show tomorrow

Come to the Mint tomorrow between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm for your chance to have a photo with the 2012 Australian Open trophies.

31/10/2011

Mint Field Day this Saturday

Come along to the Mint Field Day this Saturday to celebrate the release of recent products! If you're one of the first 300 visitors you will also receive a free showbag packed with goodies!