PRESS RELEASE: Australia’s Most Famous Coin Returns to Auction – Twice
Australia’s Most Famous Coin Returns to Auction – Twice
Serious collectors will once again turn their attention to Roxbury’s Auction House (Brisbane) as Auction No. 154 presents another outstanding catalogue of rare and historically significant coins.
Featuring a strong line-up of Australian and international numismatic treasures, the sale includes several high-value pieces expected to attract significant interest from collectors and investors alike.
Among the highlights are:
– Two legendary 1930 Pennies, Australia’s most famous rarity – one opening at $17,500, while another has already attracted $16,000 in early bidding
– A scarce 1914/15 “Rainbow Pound” emergency banknote
– The iconic 1813 New South Wales ‘Dump’, one of Australia’s earliest coins
– A striking 1907 United States $20 High Relief Double Eagle, one of the most admired coin designs ever struck
– Fascinating error-coins, including a 1981 Royal Wedding Fifty Cents with a major off-centre strike
The presence of two 1930 pennies in the same sale is capturing strong collector attention. With fewer than 1,500 believed to exist and demand consistently high among Australian collectors, examples of the famous penny rarely go unnoticed when they appear at auction.
“Our auctions continue to attract some of the most sought-after coins in Australia,” said Director Scott Waterman. “Auction 154 offers collectors another opportunity to secure exceptional pieces, from legendary Australian rarities through to important international issues.”
With operations in Brisbane and expanding to Sydney and Melbourne, Roxbury’s Auction House is on the rise as Australia’s premier destination for collectors seeking quality material and proven results, with the firm regularly handling some of Australia’s most desirable numismatic items.
Auction Details:
Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th March 2026
Online Bidding: bid.roxburys.com.au
Registrations & Pre-Bidding Now Open
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