2026 Circulating Mob of Six Roos Dollar Coin
By CAA | Friday, 27 February 2026
To celebrate 60 years of decimal currency, the Royal Australian Mint released a $1 circulating coin with a twist. At first glance, it looks just like the familiar one-dollar coin known since 1984.
But the design, called the Mob of Six Roos, adds a sixth kangaroo to the composition created by designer Stuart Devlin, marking each decade since the introduction of dollars and cents in 1966.
While the $1 coin didn’t appear until 1984, kangaroos have hopped across Australia’s coins since the very start of decimal currency — and even earlier on pre-decimal coins.
Most people might not notice the change straight away, and that’s part of the fun. When you find one, you’ll know you’re holding a piece of our shared history.
This is the first time since the $1 coin’s introduction in 1984 that we’ve made a change to its iconic design. It’s a moment that connects past and present — celebrating not just our coins, but the creativity and craftsmanship behind them.
It's a subtle change, and we encourage everyone to check their change to see if they can find one of these anniversary coins.
- Emily Martin, Royal Australian Mint Chief Executive Officer
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