Royal Mint, Canberra, 08.09.2013

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Making false money is something forgers have done for centuries.

Here we learn how much gold is in some of the coins.

Proclamation coins: The need for a system of money grew

Coins at the time of the gold rush.

A gold nugget!

By 1964, plans for a new, decimal system were at an adanced stage.

Instructions issued with coins - sounds funny nowadays.

Medals and honours.

The coin production process. Looks easy, but

The text says: "This 50c piece was

First time I have seen hologram coins.

Capsules within coins.
Royal Mint, Canberra, 08.09.2013
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