Australia Post releases brand new collectable coins with Akubras, zinc sunscreen and pavlova – with a limited edition piece up for grabs
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Australia Post has unveiled 26 new collectable coins all featuring classic Aussie icons such as an Akubra hat, a koala and a pavlova.
The rare $1 coins come as part of a joint partnership with the Royal Australian Mint with collectors urged to check their change after making a purchase at any post office.
Each coin features a different national icon and has been released as part of the popular Great Aussie Coin Hunt program.
Lucky Aussies may come across change featuring a cup of Milo, zinc sunscreen, a redback spider, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and even the beloved soap opera Home and Away.
Australia Post has unveiled 26 new collectable coins that all feature classic Aussie icons including an Akubra hat, a koala and a pavlova
Australia Post Executive General Manager Nicole Sheffield said the unveiling was the perfect way to connect families through the coin hunt.
‘This year, we are releasing the full alphabet from the start of the hunt but they will be in limited supply, so we encourage those who want the full set to get in quickly to secure their collection of great Aussie memorabilia,’ she said.
Royal Australian Mint CEO Leigh Gordon said a lot of research had gone into choosing what icons would star on each coin including some of the country’s lesser known flora and fauna.
‘There is definitely something for everyone in this coin series and we are delighted to be again working with Australia Post to create a unique and engaging way for all Australians to take a light-hearted look at our way of life,’ Mr Gordon said.
Collectors have also been urged to keep an eye out for the special edition coloured coin featuring the world famous Great Barrier Reef.
The coins will be on offer from Monday with a full set available for purchase online.
They will be provided as change from Australian Post Offices.
SPECIAL COINS ON OFFER
Akubra hat
Barbecue
Cherry Ripe
Dingo
Emu
Flies
Great Barrier Reef
Home and Away
Ironbark
Jolly Swagman
Koala
Lyrebird
Milo
Nobby’s Nuts
Opera House
Pavlova
Queen Victoria Market
Redback Spider
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Tim Tam
Ulysses Butterfly
Victa Lawnmower
Witchetty Grub
Xanthorrhoea
Yabby
Zinc Sunscreen
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