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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.


New Royal Australian Mint CEO

Wednesday 2 June 2010

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

Mr MacDiarmid has extensive private sector experience in manufacturing and marketing as well as a background in tourism and business development. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of Dyesol Australia Pty Ltd and was previously the Chief Executive of Australian Capital Tourism Corporation.

Mr MacDiarmid has been on the Mint Advisory Board for the past five years.

Mr MacDiarmid will commence his position at the Mint on Monday 7 June 2010.

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