Australia Post Collecting Month 2023 celebrates some of the most iconic Aussie Big Things. The Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post celebrate the weird and wonderful Big Things found across Australia. When driving around the country, visiting Big Things is quite a phenomenon, with these bigger-than-life structures surprising and delighting people of all ages. These coins feature 10 of Australia’s most loved Big Things from each state and territory. From the Giant Ram in Western Australia to The Big Pineapple in Queensland and Victoria’s Giant Murray Cod, these Big Things are immortalised in this collection. Experience the joy of discovering Australia’s Big Things with these iconic coins. Start planning your next Aussie road trip.

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Where to Buy

From Monday 4 of September 2023 8.30am these coins will be available through the Mint Coin Shop, Contact Centre and participating Australia Post stores

The Coins

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin in Sleeve*

• Obverse: Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark
• Mintage: Unlimited
• Australian Legal Tender
• Reverse Designer: Aleks Stokic
• RRP: $3.00 each
• Can also be found in the cash tills at participating Australia Post retail outlets

*There are ten coins available, images are listed below.

2023 $1 Till Coins*

• Obverse: Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark
• Mintage: 3.2 million (320,000 per design)
• Australian Legal Tender
• Reverse Designer: Aleks Stokic

*There are ten coins available, images are listed below.

2023 $1 Ten-Coin Tube and Folder Set

• Features each of the ten designs
• Mintage: Unlimited
• 1 in 10 chance to find the $1 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – The Murray Cod
• RRP: $29.00

2023 $1 Ten-Coin Silver Proof Set

• Features each of the ten designs produced in 99.9% fine silver with a proof finish
• Encapsulated coins in a case
• Certificate of authenticity
• Limited Mintage: 1,000
• RRP: $495.00

2023 $1 Ten-Coin AlBr Proof Set

• Features each of the ten designs produced in base metal with a proof finish
• Encapsulated coins in a case
• Certificate of authenticity
• Limited Mintage: 5,000
• RRP: $145.00

Aussie Big Things Empty Collection Folder

• Specially designed to store coins collected through the cash tills
• Mintage: Unlimited
• RRP: $5.00 each

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – The Big Pineapple – Woombye, QLD

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – The Big Banana – Coffs Harbour, NSW

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Big Blue Heeler – Muswellbrook, NSW

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – The Giant Murray Cod – Swan Hill, VIC*

*Purchase the ten-coin tube and folder set for a 1 in 10 chance to find the $1 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – The Giant Murray Cod

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – The Giant Koala – Dadswells Bridge, VIC

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – The Big Swoop (Magpie) – Canberra, ACT

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – The Big Jumping Crocodile – Wak Wak, NT

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – The Big Lobster – Kingston, SA

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – The Big Tasmanian Devil – Mole Creek, TAS

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Giant Ram – Wagin, WA