Public Lecture: Wattle in Coin Design

Public Lecture: Wattle in Coin Design

The Mint explores the use of Golden Wattle, the National Floral Emblem, in its coin design.

By Royal Australian Mint

Date and time

Friday, August 15 · 2 - 3pm AEST

Location

Royal Australian Mint

62-114 Denison Street Deakin, ACT 2600 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Australia has thousands of plant species with unique and stunning flowers. One in particular has found its way into the designs of a number of significant coins and medallions, particularly Stuart Devlin’s designs for the medals of the Australian Honours System. Dr Suzette Searle, President of the Wattle Day Association, will present a brief history of wattle on coins, and chat afterwards in the Royal Australian Mint’s new exhibition REFLECTION: 50 Years of the Australian Honours System.

When: 15 August 2025

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Cost: Free but bookings essential

Where: Royal Australian Mint (head to the Welcome Desk to check-in first)

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Royal Australian Mint

The Royal Australian Mint is a unique attraction as the only producer of Australia’s circulating coins, offering visitors a unique insight into the coin production process.

FreeAug 15 · 2:00 PM GMT+10