Media Release

Today, the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) announced the release of a $2 commemorative circulating coin to mark 50 years since the first raising of the Aboriginal Flag in 1971.

Royal Australian Mint CEO, Leigh Gordon, highlighted the importance of the flag as a unifying symbol for Aboriginal Australians and the broader community.

The Donation Dollar received two prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolades in the Social Impact category and Product Design category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation.

Leigh Gordon, CEO of the Royal Australian Mint said: “It is an honour that the Donation Dollar has been awarded these two esteemed design awards.”

The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) commemorates 150 years of the RSPCA with the release of a collectible coin program where $1 from the sale of each RSPCA coin in card purchased from the Mint will go to RSPCA.

Today, the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) proudly honours Australia’s Ambulance Services, with the release of a $2 commemorative collectible coin.

Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar said this coin is an important tribute to ambulance staff across Australia.

To celebrate the Lunar Year of the Tiger, the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) has released a collection of coins featuring the charming and powerful tiger, and the Chinese Lunar Year calendar wheel.

To commemorate Australia’s last major action in the Vietnam War, the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) has released a new commemorative coin, marking the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Nui Le.

Woolworths and the Royal Australian Mint are helping customers show their support for the Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams by releasing a range of $2 limited edition themed coins, available in supermarket registers from tomorrow, 14 July.

Six exclusive and unique $2 coins will be available to collect, with a coin released each week.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Khanh, one of Australia’s last battles during the Vietnam War, the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) has released a new commemorative coin.