1930 Penny – Detecting a Forgery published on February 21st, 2012 at 07:02 PM The 1930 penny is easily Australia’s most forged 20th century coin. Amateur and professional counterfeiters alike have turned their hand to producing this popular Australian icon, and many collectors have been deceived over the years. Given the potential risk involved, prospective buyers are advised to become aware of the basic points to look for when [...]
NEW RELEASE VIDEO: 2012 Discover Australia Silver Coin Series published on February 17th, 2012 at 07:02 PM Our flagship coin program, Discover Australia, kicks off in 2012 with five stunning silver proof coins celebrating iconic Australian animals – goanna, whale shark, green & gold bell frog, kookaburra and red kangaroo. Animals are portrayed on the coins amid scenes representing the Kimberley, Ningaloo Reef, Blue Mountains, Murray River and the Outback. To start [...]
ON THIS DAY: Australia goes decimal published on February 14th, 2012 at 07:02 PM On this day, 14th February 1966, Australia introduced decimal notes and coins, marking the end of its British-style currency system based on pounds, shillings and pence. In the lead up to the introduction of decimal currency there was a concerted program to educate the public. This included extensive media coverage, including the famous ‘Dollar Bill’ [...]
Australia’s role in America’s shifting coin interests published on February 10th, 2012 at 07:02 PM Recently we were given more insight into how our Australian collector coins are received in the United States – the world’s biggest coin market. Mint News Blog is largely dedicated to coins issued by the United States Mint. But in response to more and more discussion within comments about various non-U.S. coins, writer Michael Zielinski [...]
ON THIS DAY: Black day for notorious pirate Bart published on February 10th, 2012 at 07:02 PM In an extraordinary 30-month reign of terror, Bartholomew Roberts captured more than 400 vessels – making him one of the most ‘successful’ pirates of his era. Born in South Wales in 1682, he earned the alias Black Bart after leading a murderous night raid on Principe, off the West African coast. Despite his many torture [...]
World still crazy for Dragon coins published on February 8th, 2012 at 07:02 PM Despite freezing conditions in Europe, Perth Mint coins were hot at last week’s World Money Fair in Berlin, the annual industry shindig for mints, dealers and collectors. Dragon coins were on fire, with stocks of our latest releases quickly exhausted by fierce demand from visitors at the show. Talking Dragons in a variety of Euro [...]