03/02/2025
Join Us for a Family Fun Day at the Royal Australian Mint
Celebrate 60 years of the Mint with us!
Get ready for a fun-filled day the whole family will love. The Mint's grounds will come to life with live music, a coin swap, a kids coin trade, food trucks, face painting and more!
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your coin journey, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on the excitement — come and be part of the celebration!
Where: Royal Australian Mint, 62-114 Denison St, Deakin ACT 2600
When: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Entry fee: Free entry
This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the Mint’s contribution to Australia over the past six decades.
Expert speakers from the Mint will share fascinating insights into the coin-making process, from design to production.
The day will also feature a coin swap and kids coin trade. The coin swap allows collectors of all ages to expand their collections by exchanging cash for coins — including hard-to-find coloured circulating coins. If you are new to coin collecting, this is an easy and inexpensive way to start. The kids coin trade introduces children aged 5 to 12 to the excitement of coin collecting. Kids are able to trade some of their ordinary coins for some of the collectible coins the Mint has to offer.
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre will also be attending, bringing a science display and roving performers. Questacon’s Excited Particles team will combine humour, storytelling and theatre with demonstrations that explore the wonders of science and technology.
As a special memento, a 60th anniversary coin will be available to press with the exclusive ‘60’ countermark. While you’re here, be sure to explore our newly renovated coin museum and temporary 60th Anniversary Exhibition. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the covered picnic area, or feast on options from the Mint Café — offering kids meals and meal deals — or from a variety of local food trucks.
This is a wheelchair and family friendly event. Entry is free and there is plenty of on-street parking around and behind the Mint.
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Special thanks to Questacon for their involvement.
FAQ
Will there be parking available?
Yes, there will be ample on-street parking available on Denison Street. There is additional parking available behind the Mint building, accessed via Makin Place. There will be disability parking spaces reserved in the Mint carpark for those with a valid parking permit.
Will toilets be accessible?
Yes, there'll be portable toilets available at this event.
What is a 'kids coin trade'?
As an introduction to the fun of coin collecting, children between the ages of 5 and 12 years are invite to bring used coins to the coin trade and exchange for a shiny coin of the same value. The child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Parents and guardians are ineligible to trade coins but may join the coin swap being held elsewhere at the event.
Are there limits to how much a child can trade?
Yes, a limit of 5 coins per child per line up, this is to allow as many children the opportunity to trade coins.
What children's activities are at this event?
There will be face painting, balloon modelling, lawn games and coin craft activities. There'll be a 'kids coins trade' for budding young coin collectors. Questacon will be attending with interactive exhibits and hands-on science demonstrations.
What food will be available on the day?
The Mint Cafe will will be open from 10am to 4pm for hot and cold drinks, light meals and snacks. There'll also be a coffee cart and food vans available outside with hot and cold drinks, egg and bacon rolls, pies, sausage rolls and more.
I would like to provide feedback about the event, how do I do this?
You can email info@ramint.gov.au with your feedback and it will be passed on to the relevant areas in the Mint.
Coin Swap Information
What's a coin swap?
You can bring cash and swap it at face value for circulating, coloured, and commemorative coins in sealed Royal Australian Mint bags — all in uncirculated condition. This swap is cash only transactions, large volumes of coins will not be accepted. Information on what coin bundles are available can be found below.
Do you accept card at the coin swap and trade?
No, the coin swap and kids coin trade are cash only.
Will there be an ATM available?
The nearest ATM is at Curtin Shops, which is located 1 Curtin Pl, Curtin ACT 2605. Limited cash out is also available at the Mint Shop.
Will there be a mobile coin press at this event?
Yes, there will be a mobile coin press available to counterstamp coins at this event. The counterstamped coin will be the 2025 $1 Counterstamp - 60th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint. The mobile press will counterstamp a '60' onto the coin.
What is the price, mintage and limits for the counterstamp coin?
It is $5.00 to counterstamp a coin, and there is a mintage of 5,000 available to purchase. Limits per person apply.
Why can I only add a '60' to the coin?
This is a special coin to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Mint. You can mint your own coin with a 'C' mint mark in the Mint Shop.
Coin Swap Bundles
Mixed Circulating Bundle - Exchange $80 for this bundle.
2020 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin - 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II (5 coins)
2020 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Firefighters (5 coins)
2021 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Ambulance Services (5 coins)
2021 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Indigenous Military Service (5 coins)
2022 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – 75th Anniversary of Peacekeeping (5 coins)
2022 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Frontline Workers (5 coins)
2023 $1 Circulating Coin – King Charles III Effigy (20 coins)
Mixed Circulating Bundle - Exchange $100 for this bundle.
2020 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin - 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II (5 coins)
2020 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Firefighters (5 coins)
2021 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Ambulance Services (5 coins)
2021 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Indigenous Military Service (5 coins)
2022 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – 75th Anniversary of Peacekeeping (5 coins)
2022 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Frontline Workers (5 coins)
2019 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Police Remembrance (5 coins)
2020 $1 Circulating Coin – Qantas Centenary (10 coins)
2023 $1 Circulating Coin – King Charles III Effigy (20 coins)
Mixed Circulating Bundle - Exchange $110 for this bundle.
2020 $1 Circulating Coin – Jody Clark Effigy (20 coins)
2021 5c Circulating Coin – Jody Clark Effigy (40 coins)
2021 10c Circulating Coin – Jody Clark Effigy (40 coins)
2021 20c Circulating Coin – Jody Clark Effigy (20 coins)
2021 50c Circulating Coin – Jody Clark Effigy (20 coins)
2021 $1 Circulating Coin – Jody Clark Effigy (20 coins)
2021 $2 Circulating Coin – Jody Clark Effigy (25 coins)
Mixed Circulating Bundle - Exchange $500 for this bundle.
2020 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II (25 coins - 5 sachets)
2020 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Firefighters (25 coins - 5 sachets)
2021 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Ambulance Services (25 coins - 5 sachets)
2021 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Indigenous Military Services (25 coins - 5 satchels)
2022 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – Frontline Workers (100 coins - 10 sachets)
2022 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin – 75th Anniversary of Peacekeeping (100 coins - 10 sachets)
2023 $1 Circulating Coin – King Charles III Effigy (100 coins - 5 sachets)