Because the first British settlement in Australia was a penal colony, there wasn’t much need for coins or currency. As The Perth Mint noted in a blog, authorities envisioned a “self-sufficient ...

The Royal Australian Mint is releasing a new $2 coloured red poppy coin this week and they are already in hot demand, with ...

For centuries, coins have served as more than just a means of exchange—they are miniature works of art, snapshots of history, and tangible connections to the past. And in many cases, they are worth a ...

As cash usage plummets across Australia, the Royal Australian Mint hopes new collector coins will boost revenue after previous editions sparked intense demand. The two coins will be available from ...