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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rare $2 coloured coins Aussies can find in their change: ‘Keep an eye out'
Aussies who pay with cash have the chance to find two rare $2 coloured coins. The Royal Australian Mint has teamed up with Rugby Australia to release two Wallabies and Wallaroos coins. Designed by the Mint's Adam Ball, the $2 coins feature the team's official logo and colours, with a stadium beneath and two athletes above. The obverse features the portrait of King Charles. From today, Aussies across the country can receive the special coins in their change when paying with cash at participating Rebel Sports stores. RELATED Rare $2 coin worth 10 times more due to this detail: 'Lucky to find' Aussie tradie loses $110,000 house deposit due to small detail $105,000 superannuation warning over growing 'mini-retirement' trend Royal Australian Mint acting CEO Emily Martin said the coin release was a nod to 150 years of Rugby Union history with the Wallabies test series against the British and Irish Lions, and the lead up to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England. 'Whether you're a die-hard rugby supporter or a collector, this is your chance to own a piece of sporting history,' she said. Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said the coins symbolised two key events and were a 'true collector's item' given the Lions only visit every 12 years and the Women's Rugby World Cup is held every four years. 'It's a significant year for Rugby in Australia and these coins honour each team as they compete in pinnacle events at the highest level on the global stage,' he said. Waugh encouraged Aussies to 'keep an eye out for a coin at their local Rebel Sport store'. How can I get the coins? The $2 coloured coins can exclusively be found in your change when paying with cash at participating Rebel stores. They are available from today for a limited time until stocks last. A two-coin collector set is also available for purchase, which features a slightly different design for the coloured inner circle. This set is available to purchase through Rebel online and through the Mint's call centre, shop and eShop. It is available from 8:30am on Thursday, July 17, for $17.99. Warning as coins listed for 10 times more Some sellers on eBay have pre-emptively listed the $2 coins that will go into circulation for $49.45 for the pair. The Mint has recommended only purchasing through its authorised channels. "There is no guarantee on quality or authenticity of products purchased from unauthorised sellers," the Royal Australian Mint spokesperson previously told Yahoo Finance. "Any listings prior to the official release date are considered illegitimate."Sign in to access your portfolio
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- The Hindu
Two children injured in car blast succumb to burns
A devastating car explosion claimed the lives of two young siblings, Alfred Martin, 6, and Emily Martin, 4, in the district on Saturday. The siblings had suffered severe burns in the blast on Friday evening at Polpully, Chittur. They succumbed to their injuries at Jubilee Mission Medical College Hospital, Thrissur. Their mother, Elsy Martin, 40, a nurse at Palana Hospital, Palakkad, and elder sister Aleena, 10, are still fighting for their lives in critical care. The family was rushed to the hospital after the explosion, which occurred when Elsy turned on the car's ignition around 5 p.m. on Friday. The Maruti 800 car burst into flames, and local people rescued the family and rushed them to the hospital.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Proud moment': New $2 coin unveiled
Eagle-eyed coin enthusiasts have a sparkling new piece of pocket shrapnel to look forward to. A new $2 coin has been issued to mark the 30th anniversary of the Torres Strait Islander flag's official recognition as one of Australia's national flags. The Royal Australian Mint unveiled the coin on Thursday, prominently featuring the Torres Strait Islander flag. The flag, created in 1992 by Bernard Namok, is a nod to the land and the sea and the Torres Strait Islander people and their culture. The coin reflects these symbols to 'honour the meaning behind the flag's powerful symbols – land, sea, people, culture and unity', the Mint said. Mint artist Elyssa Waterford also included artwork by Erub Island (Darnley Island) artist Lavinia Ketchell on the coin's design. The blue on the coin symbolises the ocean, green represents the land, and black signifies the Torres Strait Islander people, the Mint explained. Royal Australian Mint acting chief executive Emily Martin said the new $2 coin represented much more than just currency in our pockets. 'This coin is a meaningful tribute to culture, identity and resilience. It's a proud reminder of the strength and spirit of Torres Strait Islander people and a step towards greater recognition and respect in everyday life,' Ms Martin told The Nightly. Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Phillemon Mosby said the coin was a 'national acknowledgment of the cultural richness and contributions of our people'. 'To see our flag represented in such a historic and widely recognised way is a proud moment for all Torres Strait Islanders,' Mr Mosby said. The coin will be available for purchase from July 3 at The Mint Shop in Deakin, Canberra, as well as from selected authorised distributors.
News.com.au
03-07-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Australian Mint unveils new $2 coin that pays tribute to Torres Strait Islander flag
Eagle-eyed coin enthusiasts have a sparkling new piece of pocket shrapnel to look forward to. A new $2 coin has been issued to mark the 30th anniversary of the Torres Strait Islander flag's official recognition as one of Australia's national flags. The Royal Australian Mint unveiled the coin on Thursday, prominently featuring the Torres Strait Islander flag. The flag, created in 1992 by Bernard Namok, is a nod to the land and the sea and the Torres Strait Islander people and their culture. The coin reflects these symbols to 'honour the meaning behind the flag's powerful symbols – land, sea, people, culture and unity', the Mint said. Mint artist Elyssa Waterford also included artwork by Erub Island (Darnley Island) artist Lavinia Ketchell on the coin's design. The blue on the coin symbolises the ocean, green represents the land, and black signifies the Torres Strait Islander people, the Mint explained. Royal Australian Mint acting chief executive Emily Martin said the new $2 coin represented much more than just currency in our pockets. 'This coin is a meaningful tribute to culture, identity and resilience. It's a proud reminder of the strength and spirit of Torres Strait Islander people and a step towards greater recognition and respect in everyday life,' Ms Martin told The Nightly. Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Phillemon Mosby said the coin was a 'national acknowledgment of the cultural richness and contributions of our people'. 'To see our flag represented in such a historic and widely recognised way is a proud moment for all Torres Strait Islanders,' Mr Mosby said. The coin will be available for purchase from July 3 at The Mint Shop in Deakin, Canberra, as well as from selected authorised distributors.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Mint unveils 12 collectable coins featuring the famous rubber duck and choo choo train from Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book. Here's the full list
The Royal Australian Mint has released collectable coins to honour one of the country's most cherished cookbooks - a move sure to delight nostalgic Australian families and collectors alike. Marking its milestone 45th anniversary this year, The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book, first released in 1980, remains a beloved classic. A mainstay in Australian households for generations, the book has inspired thousands of homemade birthday celebrations with its bold, quirky - and often delightfully chaotic - cake designs. From the infamous swimming pool cake (gelatin jelly and all) to the beloved duck with potato crisp lips, the book's whimsical - and sometimes challenging - creations have become a rite of passage for Aussie parents. And now, nostalgic shoppers can own a piece of that history with the new coin collection. 'This coin collection is a tribute that spans generations,' Royal Australian Mint acting Chief Executive Officer Emily Martin said. 'Whether you're a child of the '80s or beyond, or a collector, you'll really get the sense of fun this coin collection brings to mind.' The collectible coins spotlight some of the book's most iconic designs on official Australian legal tender $1 coins, including Dolly Varden, Rubber Ducky, Humpty Dumpty and the Pool Cake. The uncirculated $1 coins cost $15 each, with 81,500 coins minted for each design overall. There's also a $2 coloured hickory dickory watch coin - but it's part of the 12-coin premium recipe box collection, which retails for $175. The Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book coins to collect In a new partnership with newsXpress and the Royal Australian Mint, the coins - designed by the Mint's Lydia Ashe - will pay tribute to the quirky details of the original cakes, such as popcorn hairstyles, chocolate finger echidna quills, round biscuit wheels and sprinkles galore. The series features 11 $1 coins and a $2 coloured coin, available in four different packaged formats. This will include a coin in-card, 10-coin tube and folder, proof coin in the cake book, 12-coin recipe card collection and till coin. The coins are available now, exclusively at participating newsXpress stores nationwide and on their website, with limited quantities also released through the Mint website. 'We're excited to be part of this celebration. We are thrilled to celebrate this iconic book that is dear to the hearts of so many Australians,' newsXpress Managing Director Mark Fletcher said. The book continues to sell strongly, with older editions available through most major bookstores and online for just $10. The Australian Women's Weekly Editor Sophie Tedmanson said the Children's Birthday Cake Book is a highlight of the brand's 92-year history. 'We are honoured to collaborate with the Royal Australian Mint on a collection that pays tribute to the playful, heartfelt spirit that has defined The Weekly for more than 90 years,' she said. 'It's a beautiful reminder of our legacy and the role we continue to play in the lives of Australian families.' To ensure buyers don't fall victim to fakes or scams, the Royal Australian Mint is urging customers to only purchase the new coin collection through the trusted and official retailers or by contacting their official customer service line. As for why the original Children's Birthday Cake Book has stood the test of time, one of its original authors, Pamela Clark, once told the ABC she thinks it's because the cakes were so delightfully imperfect. 'They look rough and ready, they were rough and ready, and they're not scary at all, and I think most people, even if they've never made a cake before, will give those cakes a go,' she said. 'Kids don't care about the details of the cake, how messy it might look … They realise that this cake has been made with love for them.' At the official coin launch event held on Thursday, the Australian Women's Weekly food director Fran Abdallaoui shared that a heartwarming reunion recently took place with some of the original creators behind the book. 'Seeing them all back in the test kitchen together again was so heartwarming,' she said. The coin collaboration is a loving tribute to its cultural significance, not just as a recipe book, but as a shared generational experience. From millennial parents recreating cakes they had as kids to collectors eager to own a slice of Australiana, the coins are a heartfelt nod to 45 years of success for the book.
