Because the first British settlement in Australia was a penal colony, there wasn’t much need for coins or currency. As The Perth Mint noted in a blog, authorities envisioned a “self-sufficient ...

An extremely rare Australian coin has been listed for auction in Sydney and is estimated to be worth $120,000. The "holey dollar" coin was the first currency minted in Australia and is among a range ...

David Gee pulled off one of the most baroque and ambitious coin heists in Australian history, nicking precious coins from the ...

A super rare 50 cent coin dating back almost 60 years has been spotted in loose change — leaving many scrambling to check ...

According to retailer Downies Collectables — which recently sold one of the rare coins for $14,750 — the 50c coin minted in ...

People with visions of instant wealth usually buy a lottery ticket or hit the casino. Most don't think about searching for rare coins. But if you come across the right one, it could turn you into a ...