Royal Australian Mint · New release
FREE $2 COINS!Grab one of our exclusive Bright Ideas Collector's Sets, and we'll throw in up to 4 FREE $2 coins.
Launching Thursday 8 October · 8:30am Out now – in store and online
The Royal Australian Mint's 2026 Bright Ideas range is here, celebrating five Australian inventions that changed the world. Pick up a single release, or grab one of our exclusive Collectors Sets with FREE $2 coins.
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Our Exclusive Collector's Sets with FREE $2 coins!
We've created five Bright Ideas Collectors Sets, exclusive to us at Waterfront News – and every one comes with FREE $2 coins, up to 4 in our Ultimate and Family Collectors Sets. You pay the same as buying the items on their own; the free coins are our bonus to you. FREE $2 coins come with our Collectors Sets only, not the single Mint releases.
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Free coins +4FREE$2 coins Ultimate Collectors SetWant the lot? Every release in the range in one hit – with 4 FREE $2 coins.$1 & $2 Privy Mark Seven-Coin Collection Box$1 Uncirculated Five-Coin Collection Folder$2 Proof Coin$2 Uncirculated Coin on CardPLUS 4 FREE $2 coins 4 × $2 = $8 in FREE coins $279
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New set! +4FREE$2 coins Family Collectors SetJust added! Collecting together as a family? The three uncirculated releases in one set – with 4 FREE $2 coins to share around.$1 & $2 Privy Mark Seven-Coin Collection Box$1 Uncirculated Five-Coin Collection Folder$2 Uncirculated Coin on CardPLUS 4 FREE $2 coins 4 × $2 = $8 in FREE coins $214
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Collector's pick +3FREE$2 coins Premium Collectors SetThe three premium releases together.$1 & $2 Privy Mark Seven-Coin Collection Box$1 Uncirculated Five-Coin Collection Folder$2 Proof CoinPLUS 3 FREE $2 coins 3 × $2 = $6 in FREE coins $259
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Gift idea +2FREE$2 coins Special Someone Gift SetA gift with a story – two $2 releases in one.$2 Proof Coin$2 Uncirculated Coin on CardPLUS 2 FREE $2 coins 2 × $2 = $4 in FREE coins $85
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Great starter +2FREE$2 coins Start Collecting SetThe easy way into the range for new collectors.$1 Uncirculated Five-Coin Collection Folder$2 Uncirculated Coin on CardPLUS 2 FREE $2 coins 2 × $2 = $4 in FREE coins $55
Or grab a single Mint release
Single releases don't include free coins – FREE $2 coins come with our Collectors Sets only.
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Proof $2 Proof CoinOur pick for collectors – the 2026 $2 proof coin, presented in its case and illustrated carton. $65
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5 coins 5-Coin Collection FolderThe five $1 invention coins, plus an illustrated fold-out folder to keep them in. $35
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Privy mark 7-Coin Privy Mark CollectionSix $1 coins and the $2, each carrying the special 'Light Bulb' privy mark, carded and boxed together. $159
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Uncirculated $2 Coin in CardThe new $2 Australian Inventions coin in uncirculated condition, presented on an illustrated card. $20
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.
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