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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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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.


media releases | 2010

03/02/2010

New Coin to Mark Centenary Of Australian Tax Office

The Royal Australian Mint will produce a circulating commemorative 20 cent coin to mark the Centenary of the Australian Taxation Office in 2010, the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, announced today.

21/01/2010

Stunning New Coin for Australia Day

In the lead-up to Australia Day, the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, today announced the design of the newest coin to go into the hands of Australians.

18/01/2010

Art display a first for the Mint

Coins and their designs are rarely thought of as works of art - but over the next month an exclusive exhibition at the Royal Australian Mint will showcase just that. The Mint's inaugural art exhibition 'Striking Art Lasting Impressions' will highlight the work of Mint designer and sculptor Wojciech Pietranik.

01/01/2010

Four heads on one coin, a first for the new year!

On New Year's Day, the Royal Australian Mint will unveil a new $1 coin design which honours the four monarchs that have appeared on Australian coinage over the past century.