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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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media releases | 2010

24/08/2010

National Servicemen commemorated on new 50c coin

The Royal Australian Mint unveiled a new 50 cent coin today which commemorates the 60th anniversary of National Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

13/08/2010

150th Melbourne Cup celebrations on the money

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) and Royal Australian Mint have launched commemorative coins to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Melbourne Cup.

26/07/2010

New educational display for Mint tourists

A new educational display for the Royal Australian Mint’s tourist gallery has been presented to the Mint today.

07/07/2010

Fred Hollows remembered on new $1 coin

The life and work of the late Professor Fred Hollows is being celebrated on a new $1 collector coin. It was released by the Royal Australian Mint today at the opening of a Fred Hollows photographic exhibition at Parliament House.

08/06/2010

Mint promotes business event and Australia to Asia Pacific nations

In September 2010 the Royal Australian Mint will host the International Mint Directors Conference (MDC 2010) in Canberra. A $30,000 grant from Tourism Australia will facilitate the participation of delegates from regional countries such as Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Bangladesh.

02/06/2010

New Royal Australian Mint CEO

The Royal Australian Mint today announced the appointment of Mr Ross MacDiarmid as its new Chief Executive Officer.

19/04/2010

Lost soldiers remembered in Canberra

As the nation prepares to commemorate ANZAC Day the Royal Australian Mint will stop to remember the lost soldiers of Fromelles with a special event at the Mint in Canberra.

15/04/2010

International conference receives Tourism Australia funding

The International Mint Directors Conference (MDC 2010) has received Tourism Australia funding to assist in showcasing Australia to its international delegates and further boost tourism dollars in the Australian economy.

15/03/2010

New Coin Honours Lost Soldiers of Fromelles

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry, and the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Alan Griffin, have today announced the Royal Australian Mint will next month issue a collectible 20 cent coin commemorating Australia's Lost Soldiers of Fromelles.

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.