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The Cakes That Made Australian Childhoods Are Coins, and They Are on Sale

If you grew up in Australia, you know the book. The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book has been at the heart of birthday celebrations for 45 years. The swimming pool cake with ...

The Man of Steel Meets Pure Gold: Superman's Emblem Lands as a Limited Edition Collectible Coin

Few symbols are recognised in every corner of the world. Superman's Shield is one of them. Now that famous emblem has been struck in 999 pure gold, and only 5,000 collectors worldwide will ever own...

When the Mint Gets It Wrong: The Guide Every Australian Coin Collector Has Been Waiting For

Some of the most valuable coins in Australia are the ones the Mint never meant to make. A misstruck edge, a doubled die, a planchet flaw. These mistakes slipped into circulation and became prizes f...

The new Renniks 33rd edition is here, and your old price guide is out of date

The Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values 33rd Edition has arrived at Mint Coin Shop. Softcover, $49.95. If you collect Australian coins or banknotes, you already know Renniks. It has been th...

The X-Men '97 blind box is here, and there's gold to be found!

Six X-Men '97 characters on 5g pure silver foils, hidden in blind boxes. A 1% gold chase with just 20 per character worldwide. $185 at Mint Coin Shop.

Dumbo lands in store: a silver set for Disney collectors

The Disney Dumbo Collectible Set from Agoro by New Zealand Mint pairs two pieces of 999 pure silver in one display pack. The first is a shaped 3/4 oz coin of Dumbo himself, in black and white with ...

New Baby Coin Gifts at Mint Coin Shop: Tooth Fairy Kits to Silver Proof Keepsakes

The baby range at Mint Coin Shop spans three price points and occasions: Tooth Fairy coin kits for young kids, the Royal Australian Mint's Aussie Bubs coins for newborns, and Perth Mint silver proo...

A new $1 coin for the heart and soul of Australia

The Royal Australian Mint has released a $1 uncirculated coin for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, and we have it in store at our www.mintcoinshop.com.au now. The UN named 202...

The Australian Citizenship Coin: A Small Gift for a Big Milestone

The Perth Mint's Australian Citizenship coin is a genuine $1 coin presented in a branded card, released each year and priced around $16.50 to $17.50. It's made specifically to mark the day someone ...

Royal Australian Mint at Mint Coin Shop: Circulating Rolls, Commemoratives and Collector Sets

The Royal Australian Mint range covers three different products: circulating coin rolls sold close to face value, commemorative 50c, $1 and $2 coins marking anniversaries and popular culture moment...