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August 19, 2025
20 cents 2025 - The Rainbow Serpent
First published in 1975, The Rainbow Serpent is a classic Dreamtime story that inspired readers of all ages. Roughsey, a Lardil man from Mornington Island in Queensland, is recognised for his lasting contribution to Australian art and children’s literature. The book won the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award in 1976 and remains in print today.
August 18, 2025
Australian Steam Giants and Steam Trains 50 Cents Coins
In 2025, the Mint presented Steam Giants – Australian Rail Heritage. The coins gather together some of the largest steam locomotives to run in Australia and tells the dramatic story of progress that led to railways across the country racing to build bigger and more powerful machines.
August 17, 2025
Florin 1953 to 1963 - Price Guide and values
In 1954, the Mint decided to produce a new (and last) commemorative Florin for the first visit of the Queen Elizabeth II in Australia. In 1955, no florin was produced.
August 13, 2025
10 dollars banknotes of 1966 to 1993 price guide and values
Sydney's early architect Francis Greenway, and Henry Lawson, one of Australia's best known poets and short story writers, were shown on the $10 note. Australia's banknotes were also transformed in this period. In 1988, Harry Williamson was chosen to lead the design team, with a theme of 'settlement'. First banknote in the world to be printed on a non-fibrous polymer substrate.
August 10, 2025
Florin 1938 to 1952 - Price Guide and values
San Francisco assisted the Melbourne Mint between 1942 and 1944 to produce Florins. In 1951, a commemorative reverse was produce to commemorate the 50th year of Federation. From 1948 to 1950, no florin was produced.
