2025 Impressions PNC 274/700 - 60th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint

2025 Impressions PNC 274/700 - 60th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint

60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT
1965–2025

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint), Australia’s national mint and sole producer of circulating coins for the country. The Mint officially opened in Canberra in 1965. Its first tasks were to produce distinctively Australian coinage and facilitate a smooth changeover from pounds, shillings and pence to Australia’s own decimal dollars and cents. Australia’s decimal coins were introduced in 1966.

Today, the Mint also produces circulating coins for other countries, and manufactures a vast array of collector coins, investor products, medals, medallions, and tokens for domestic and international clients. As the custodian of the National Coin Collection, the Mint is uniquely responsible for collecting and preserving a representative record of Australian coinage for future generations. In recognition of its heritage value and special place in the nation’s history, the Mint building is a Commonwealth Heritage Listed site.

Stamp and cover design: Jason Watts, Australia Post Design Studio
Cover photographs: Courtesy Royal Australian Mint (historic images); Courtesy ACT Heritage Library, The Mint, Peter Wells, 21/01/1965, Canberra Times Collection, ref. 006336 (Mint facade); stock.adobe.com (coin images)