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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.


notice board | 2009

16/12/2009

Want to be the last person in the world to press a 2009 coin or the first person in the world to press a 2010 coin at the Royal Australian Mint?

If you answered yes to either of the questions above, then make sure you get down to the Mint on Thursday 31 December 2009 and Friday 1 January 2010.

16/11/2009

Kangaroo at Sunset 'News Flash'

A record number of ballots were received at the Royal Australian Mint for the 2010 $25 Gold Proof Kangaroo at Sunset Coin.

30/10/2009

2010 Kangaroo at Sunset Ballot Draw

In November 2009 the Royal Australian Mint will conduct a customer ballot for the 2010 $25 Gold Proof Kangaroo at Sunset Coin.

08/09/2009

Janine Murphy

It is with great sadness that the Royal Australian Mint announces the passing of its current Chief Executive Officer, Ms Janine Murphy.

02/09/2009

Spring Clean Auction

We're cleaning out the Mint cupboards! Come join us on 12 September 2009 for our first auction ever.

31/08/2009

Temporary closure 9 September 2009

The First Floor gallery, theatrette and observation windows will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 9th September until 1pm

29/06/2009

2009 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin - International Year of Astronomy - Meteorite

Advice on how to protect and maintain the best possible quality of the 2009 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin - International Year of Astronomy - Meteorite.

26/06/2009

Master Mintmark Counterstamp Offer

The Royal Australian Mint will counterstamp the 2009 Master Mintmark $1 Uncirculated Coin. This will be a rare opportunity to buy what will be a very significant and limited edition in our 2009 numismatic program.

15/05/2009

The Royal Australian Mint will not have a sales stand at the ANDA Coin fairs

The Royal Australian Mint will not have a sales stand at the ANDA Coin fairs in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne as we have done in past years.

06/04/2009

Come and visit the new Royal Australian Mint Coin Shop!

The Royal Australian Mint Coin Shop is now open in our refurbished building. Come and see our two new and improved visitor presses where you can make your own coin and watch it being struck.

27/03/2009

The Royal Australian Mint Coin Shop will open from Tuesday 31 March 2009

Our brand new Coin Shop will open from Tuesday 31 March 2009 in our refurbished building. We will also be unveiling our two new visitor presses where you can make your own coin and watch each step of it being made.

20/03/2009

The Royal Australian Mint Coin Shop and Gallery will be temporarily closed from Monday 23 March 2009 - watch this space for opening date in new building!

The Royal Australian Mint Coin Shop and visitors' area will be closed from Monday 23 March 2009 as we are moving into the new building (adjacent to current building) and adding the final touches to our new foyer.