Royal Australian Mint · New release
Launching Thursday 8 October · 8:30am Out now – in store and online
We're proud to be part of the launch of the Royal Australian Mint's 2026 Bright Ideas range, celebrating five Australian inventions that changed the world.
The Mint is revealing one design each day – check back to see them all, then shop the range with us from 8:30am Thursday 8 October.
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The range
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Top secret Mystery release #1All will be revealed at 8:30am, Thursday 8 October. Coming 8 Oct
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Top secret Mystery release #2All will be revealed at 8:30am, Thursday 8 October. Coming 8 Oct
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Top secret Mystery release #3All will be revealed at 8:30am, Thursday 8 October. Coming 8 Oct
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Top secret Mystery release #4All will be revealed at 8:30am, Thursday 8 October. Coming 8 Oct
Check your change!
Pay with cash in our store from launch day and you could find the brand-new $2 coin featuring all five inventions in your change. Keep an eye out!
Meet the inventions
The Mint is revealing one design a day – check back to see them all.
Stump Jump PloughRichard Smith · 1876Patented by South Australian Richard Smith, it helped farmers plough their land more efficiently.
Black Box Flight RecorderDr David Warren · 1953Records cockpit voices and flight data to help investigators. Despite the name, it's usually a bright colour so it's easier to find!
Jaffle MakerDr Ernest Smithers · 1949First made to toast bread and melt the filling over a fire, it was reimagined by Breville in 1974 as the electric Snack 'n' Sandwich Toaster.
Baby Safety CapsuleBill Bowtell, Bob Heath & Colin NagelThe Safe-n-Sound Baby Safety Capsule, invented by an Adelaide team from Rainsfords (now Britax), paved the way for safer baby travel.- Coming soon
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