2026 $1 Origins of Australian Coin – Holey Dollar Uncirculated Coin

Celebrate one of the most fascinating chapters in Australia’s monetary history with the 2026 $1 Origins of Australian Coin – Holey Dollar Uncirculated Coin, issued by the Royal Australian Mint.

This distinctive release pays tribute to Australia’s famous Holey Dollar, created in the early 19th century to address a critical shortage of circulating currency in the colony of New South Wales. The historic coin has become one of the most recognisable and significant pieces in Australian numismatic history.

The 2026 release brings this remarkable story to a new generation of collectors, combining historical inspiration with the quality and craftsmanship of the Royal Australian Mint.

Highlights

• Year: 2026
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Country: Australia
• Denomination: $1
• Series: Origins of Australian Coin
• Theme: Holey Dollar
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Australian legal tender
• Inspired by Australia’s early colonial currency
• Official Royal Australian Mint release

An excellent addition for collectors of Australian decimal coins, historic currency and Royal Australian Mint releases, the 2026 Holey Dollar celebrates an extraordinary piece of Australia’s numismatic heritage.