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 ...

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 ...

We're not going to lie — it's fun to read about those million-dollar ancient coins, but what we really want to do is find a treasure in our pocket change. Consider this list of the most valuable coins ...

An extremely rare Australian coin has been listed for auction in Sydney and is estimated to be worth $120,000. The "holey ...

As with just about any asset, a coin’s value is determined by its market demand. This means that coins in short supply often see higher demand — and higher values. With coins, supplies are limited ...

Some coins are more than just currency—they’re treasures of immense historical value, extreme rarity, and staggering worth. These coins, often sold at prestigious auctions, have captured the ...

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 ...