Royal Australian Mint releases AC/DC coins 

Special edition AC/DC coins have been released by the Royal Australian Mint to celebrate six of the rock band’s albums.    

This year marks 45 years since AC/DC released their debut album High Voltage.

The band’s second album T.N.T also clocks up its sapphire anniversary at the end of the year, while Dirty Deeds Done Cheap will reach the milestone in 2021.

To commemorate the occasion, the mint has produced six unique coin tributes, a seven coin set and a limited edition silver frosted uncirculated coin. 

‘The Mint is proud to be issuing coin tributes to the vinyls that have electrified generations of music lovers,’ Royal Australian Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid said.

‘These coins will be highly sought after by rock ‘n’ roll fans and gift buyers alike.’

With the new coin releases, the Mint is marking these significant anniversaries plus 40 years since the release of Back in Black and 25 years since the release of Ballbreaker, and the pending Ruby anniversary of For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) in 2021.

Fans can also get their hands on a limited edition 2021 $1 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin (pictured)

The mint is also offering never-before-released production coins dies –  metal stamps that imprints images – to 14 lucky fans who purchase any of the AC/DC coins from authorised dealers.

The production coin dies on offer were used to strike the AC/DC coin. 

To enter the draw, fans must post what the name of their AC/DC cover band would be and where they purchased the coin on the Mint’s Facebook page. 

The 2021 $1 1oz Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin showcases songwriter and lead guitarist Angus Young in full flight while the other 6 coins are inspired by the cover artwork of some of their most popular and iconic albums. 

This is not the first time the Mint has celebrated the Aussie rock legends. 

In 2018, the Royal Australian Mint paid tribute to the 45th anniversary of the band bursting on to the music scene with a record breaking special edition AC/DC 50c coin. 

The coin, along with a unique black nickel coin shaped like a guitar pick, sold out within 48 hours. 

The 2020/21 AC/DC 20c Coloured Uncirculated Seven Coin Collection and a 2021 $1 1oz Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin are available in a limited mintage of 30,000 – retailing for $110.00 and $90.00 respectively. 

Six of the coins within the AC/DC seven coin collection will also be available for purchase individually at a RRP of $15 each 

The coins are legal tender and can be purchased from the Mint’s online store. 

The 2020/21 AC/DC 20c Coloured Uncirculated Seven Coin Collection (pictured) are available in a mintage of 30,000 – retailing for $110.00