New 50c coin is unique in any language
moneyA new 50c coin has been released in Australia and it features a historic design element never seen before to highlight the uniqueness of our country and our cultural heritage
History of the cheque just went hi-tech
moneyPaying for things by cheque has been possible for hundreds of years, but now technology is changing the way they are handled by banks and customers. PLUS: History of the cheque
Kids, it’s time to start your own business
moneyYoung entrepreneur Taj Pabari believes all schoolchildren should start their own business so they can learn the financial skills they’ll need later in life
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National treasure hunt for special $1 coins
It’s a competition like Willy Wonka’s golden tickets ... the Royal Australian Mint has hidden special $1 coins in our currency to celebrate the coin’s 35th birthday. Can you find one?
Coins celebrate true spirit of the Anzacs
As the world prepares to mark 100 years since the end of World War I next month, Australians are invited to collect special coins that celebrate the true spirit of the Anzacs
How Aussie coins are made
Australian circulating coins are made at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. It takes much longer to make a coin than it does to spend one. PLUS: Check out our Money page
How to make your money grow
Money doesn’t grow on trees, meaning it will run out if you are not careful. But learning good savings habits early on in life can ensure your cash continues to grow
Good at maths equals good with money
Maths and money go hand in hand. Westpac research shows almost all adults believe learning maths is important in helping Aussies be smarter with their money
Kids should work for pocket money
Most Australian kids are not lifting a finger around the house to earn their pocket money, but BareFoot Investor Scott Pape says this has to stop or they’ll never learn how to save
Learning the three Ss of money
To be good with money, you first need to learn the three Ss — save, spend and share — and why each is important
How does the Australian dollar get its value?
The value of the Australian dollar goes up and down on a daily basis. We look at the reasons why and how it affects what you buy
Keeping up with the ways we use money
Technology is changing the movement of money so it’s important for education to keep up so kids can make informed choices
Setting goals the ideal way to save money
Setting goals and visualising the special something you are saving money for can help you quickly reach your goal
New $50 note rich in features
A Sydney teenager’s campaign for banknotes identifiable by vision-impaired people has resulted in a new $50 note featuring raised bumps
Coins to show older Queen
Queen Elizabeth II is 92 years old, yet some people believe she shouldn’t be ageing on Australian coins. What do you think of the new design?
Treasure trove of 5600 historic coins unearthed
A treasure trove of 5600 historic Australian coins — including silver florins and others from the 1800s — has been uncovered on a construction site
Kids need money, not tap and go
Internet banking, ATMs and 'tap and go' payments are making it harder for kids to learn about money. Real cash and pocket money are important. Do you ever use notes and coins?
Mint releases Invictus $2 coin
Prince Harry’s Olympics for wounded warriors is coming to Australia and the Royal Australian mint has made a special $2 coin to celebrate
