Update, January 1: It’s official—the world’s first coin of 2017 has been struck, and the design honors the Trans-Australian Railway (shown above). Congratulations to Sydney native Luke Marshall, and happy New Year to all!
The Royal Australian Mint has a whimsical—and popular—tradition
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The Royal Australian Mint’s New-Year Tradition
The Royal Australian Mint has a whimsical—and popular—tradition. Each year, the first person in line on New Year’s Day is allowed to strike the mint’s first coin of the year