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 ...

Hidden in everyday transactions are rare dimes made of silver, or sought-after quarters with a unique mint mark. Some of these coins are sought after by collectors for their numismatic value. You ...