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A 50 cent coin cloaked in layers of secret code has been released to mark the 75^th anniversary of the Australian Signals Directorate, responsible for signals intelligence, cyber warfare and cyber security.

A 20c coin featuring Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia, has been released by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the 20^th anniversary of the delightful children’s book Diary of a Wombat.

In a scene inspired by the illustrations of the book, the adorable wombat, with a carrot in her mouth, takes centre stage on the coin.

In the lead up to the 150^th Anniversary of the first telegraph being sent from Australia, the Royal Australian Mint has released a unique $1 coin that depicts the Overland Telegraph Line running through the centre of Australia, from Port Augusta to Darwin.

With less than 60 days to go before the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) has announced their partnership with Commonwealth Games.

A new dino-mite exhibition exploring the incredible world of Australia’s dinosaurs has opened at the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) in Canberra.

Dinosaurs Down Under will immerse visitors in a prehistoric world, to uncover the wonder and fragility of life over time, from the age of dinosaurs to their descendants still among us.

In the lead up to the 70th Anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen, the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) has unveiled a new collectable 50c coin celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty to go on sale on 5 May.

Marking 70 years on the throne, the special coin design depicts intertwining golden wattle branches and Lilly of the Valley flowers.

The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) has been honoured as one of Australia’s best cultural tourism destination at the 2021 Australian Tourism Awards.

This prestigious award exemplifies the Mint as a thriving tourism destination that fosters a greater understanding and appreciation of authentic culture, history and heritage.

Following a global pandemic and an unprecedented two years, it is only fitting that Australia’s newest circulating coins honour our unsung heroes – Australia’s Frontline Workers.