01 November 2018
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The Royal Australian Mint is challenging members of the public to find one of three million special $1 coins, featuring special mintmarks, to mark the 35th anniversary of Australia's $1 coin
The coin hunt, known as 'Australia’s Dollar Discovery', has seen three million $1 coins marked with the letters A, U and S released into circulation, providing an opportunity for people to begin their own collections.
Those who find examples of the coins will be entered into a competition to win a trip to Canberra, and get the opportunity to mint their own one kilogram pure silver coin.
Ross MacDiarmid, CEO of the Royal Australian Mint, said:
'At a time of growing ‘intangibility’, the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) is delighted to launch a program to encourage a whole new generation of collectors both young and old, who will not only collect these coins but also be reminded of the value of a dollar…
'The need to collect is as old as humanity and transcends time and culture. Australia’s Dollar Discovery is a nationwide treasure hunt that we hope encourages Australians of all ages and from every state and territory to check their change for these special coins.'
You can find out more about the competition at: dollardiscovery.com.au