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The Battle Against the Bots: Protecting Genuine Collectors

In the world of coin collecting, the arrival of a highly anticipated new release should be a time of excitement. However, for many genuine enthusiasts, that excitement often turns to frustration as...

A Perfect Gift For a New Baby in 2026: A Pure Silver Coin

If you or a friend is welcoming a new baby in 2026, there’s a gift that actually gains "cool points" as the years go by. The Newborn Baby 2026 1/2oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin from The Perth Mint a...

The 2026 Gilded Kookaburra Coin - for coin collectors, bird lovers and more

The 2026 Australian Kookaburra 1oz Silver Gold-Plated Coin is a testament to world-class craftsmanship. Struck by The Perth Mint, this release captures the essence of the Australian bush. It combin...

A Once-in-a-Generation Collectible: The 2026 Six-Coin Gold Proof Year Set

This new coin set is beautiful and already rare. We are so lucky, so grateful to offer it here at www.mintcoinshop.com.au. Sixty years ago, Australia changed forever. On 14 February 1966, the natio...

The First Light of Remembrance: 2026 $2 Dawn Service C-Mintmark Coin

Every year on the 25th of April, thousands of Australians gather in the pre-dawn darkness. The silence is broken only by the notes of the Last Post. This tradition, the Dawn Service, is a cornersto...

Remembering the Forgotten War: The 2026 Battle of Kapyong 50c Coin

The Korean War is often called the "forgotten war", but the legacy of those who served remains etched in our national history. In April 1951, one of the most significant actions involving Australia...

The Joker’s Dark Legacy: A New Foil for Gotham’s Biggest Fans

The world of DC Comics is filled with legendary rivalries, but few stories dive as deep into the madness as Batman: Three Jokers. For fans of the "Comedian" iteration of the Clown Prince of Crime, ...

Magic in Metal: The New 2026 Coloured Tooth Fairy $2 Coin Has Arrived

The Tooth Fairy tradition is a core part of Australian family life. It helps children celebrate the milestone of losing their baby teeth. This commemorative coin serves as a perfect reward for a ch...

New DC Release: Batman The Dark Knight Returns Blind Box Silver Foils

The 1986 release of The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller changed comic book history. It introduced a grittier, older Bruce Wayne and moved Batman into a more mature narrative space. To celebrate...

Commemorating a Legacy: The 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget

In 1986, The Perth Mint introduced the Australian Nugget, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's numismatic history. This was the first official legal tender gold bullion coin program produced by...