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Over 300 people tried their luck to make history this morning and strike the first 2025 coin anywhere in the world at the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint). Daniella Vido from Canberra, was chosen to take home the very first collectible commemorative coin featuring the Mint’s 60th anniversary celebrations theme.

The Royal Australian Mint was a hive of activity after the official closing time on New Year’s Eve, as almost 400 people gathered in the hope of being chosen to make the last coin of 2024. Darren Wong from Canberra, was picked from 398 in the ballot to become today’s history maker and mint the final coin.

When Countdown roared onto ABC television in 1974, Australian pop culture changed forever. For more than a decade, music lovers across the country tuned in every Sunday night to watch the latest bands and count down to the number one single for the week.

The Governor-General, Her Excellency Ms Sam Mostyn AC, officially opened the newly refurbished facilities at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra today.

The $6 million upgrade of the public spaces aims to elevate the Mint as an iconic Australian cultural heritage tourism destination.

Over miles of drought stricken plains, through tunnels of raging bushfires, amid incessant rains and through raging waters of swollen rivers, Cobb & Co coaches were beacons of hope and messengers of civilisation during the pioneering days of Australia.

As a tribute to one of Australia’s most loved children’s books, the Royal Australian Mint has launched its commemorative coin program to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of beloved Australian children’s book Where is the Green Sheep?

The Royal Australian Mint (The Mint) will today release a special collectible coin in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC).

Royal Australian Mint unveils Bluey commemorative coin collection – for real life

Eee, we’re so excited! Everyone’s favourite blue heeler, Bluey, now features on her own set of Dollarbuck coins.