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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’.


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Royal Australian Mint Great Australian Artist Kangaroo Series competition

23rd November 2007

The winner of 2007 Rolf Harris Great Australian Artist Competition, Mr Terry Hincks has returned from his trip on the Ghan. Mr Hincks was the winner of:

  • A trip for four people on the Ghan,
  • $1000 Qantas travel voucher; and
  • 4 x $100 RM Williams vouchers.

Mr Hincks described his Ghan experience as a "trip of a lifetime", telling the Royal Australian Mint on his return that "everybody should do it, it was absolutely amazing".

The Royal Australian Mint is thrilled that Mr Hincks and his family enjoyed the trip and is offering its customers the opportunity to win a similar experience in 2008. Any customer who spends over $100 on Reg Mombassa products will automatically enter the draw* to win:

The competition is open until 4:30 pm, on the 31 March 2008. Follow the "Shop Online" link on the homepage or call 1300 652 020 to purchase your coins and enter the draw!!!

* terms and conditions of the competition must be accepted.

2007 Rolf Harris Great Australian Artist Competition, Mr Terry Hincks and family on board The Ghan 2007 Rolf Harris Great Australian Artist Competition, Mr Terry Hincks and family about to board The Ghan bound for Darwin