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 ...

Australian currency was originally based on British pounds, shillings and pence. That changed in 1966, when the country converted to Australian dollars and cents, similar to the U.S. system. The ...

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 ...

If you want to invest in gold bullion coins but don’t know where to begin, consider starting with the Gold Kangaroo coin, a favorite of international and U.S. investors and collectors. Gold coins can ...

The Perth Mint’s sales of gold coins and minted bars fell to 35,885 ounces in December, from 66,710 ounces in November. On a year-on-year basis, sales were up about 13.1%. Silver product sales fell to ...

Gold coins are a reliable way to invest in precious metals while also owning a piece of history or national pride. Many collectors and investors turn to Amazon for accessibility, variety, and ...