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Who is on the $2 coin?

The image is a representation of an Aboriginal tribal elder, based on the original artwork of Ainslie Roberts and designed by Horst Hahne. It is not intended to depict any person in particular.

getting | to the mint

Location and map

The Mint is located on Denison Street in the inner Canberra suburb of Deakin.


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Parking

The Mint has free parking and there are 39 vehicle and 4 disabled parking spaces as well as secure bicycle parking facilities.

Accessibility

A ramp leads up to the front entrance and the main foyer and shop are accessed through automatic doors. An elevator is available for access to the first floor theatrette, gallery and viewing area.

Travel by bus

  • The ACTION Buses website has all the latest news and timetables for public transport in the Australian Capital Territory. Regular public bus services run past the Mint, and the closest bus stops are on Denison Street (between Curtin Shops and John James Hospital) on routes 2 (weekdays) and 932 (weekends). In Australia vehicles drive on the left-hand side of the road so ensure you are at a bus stop on the correct side of the road.
  • The Explorer hop-on, hop-off loop bus service visits the Mint as well as a number of Canberra's other major attractions.

Travel by taxi

Canberra has two taxi companies which can be accessed by phone and/or online bookings or from designated ranks that are clearly signposted throughout the city. For pickups from the Mint, specify the front entrance.

  • Canberra Cabs
    For bookings phone: 13 22 27
    For wheelchair bookings phone: 6126 1596

  • Cabxpress
    For bookings phone: 6260 6011
    For wheelchair bookings phone: 6260 6077