50th Anniversary of The Rainbow Serpent 2025 20c Coloured Uncirculated Coin,
50th Anniversary of The Rainbow Serpent 2025 20c Coloured Uncirculated Coin,
Celebrate the timeless magic of storytelling with the final release in the Royal Australian Mint’s Australian Children’s Literature series – the 2025 20c Coloured Uncirculated Coin honouring the 50th Anniversary of The Rainbow Serpent.
Written and illustrated by Dick Roughsey, a proud Lardil man from Mornington Island, this beloved Dreamtime story has inspired generations since its award-winning debut in 1975. The coin’s design features Roughsey’s original illustrations in vivid colour, beautifully presented in a collector card.
With a limited mintage of 25,000, this domestic-only release is a vibrant keepsake for families, readers, and coin enthusiasts alike.
Product Highlights:
Final coin in the Australian Children’s Literature program
Celebrates 50 years of The Rainbow Serpent
Coloured reverse featuring Dick Roughsey’s original illustrations
20c Australian legal tender
Obverse: Effigy of King Charles III by Daniel Thorne
Presented in a collector card
Mintage: 25,000
Product Code: 11863 | Barcode: 9314688118638
50th Anniversary of the Rainbow Serpent Special Edition Book 2025 20c Coloured Uncirculated Coin,
The Special Edition Book release of the 50th Anniversary of The Rainbow Serpent pairs the 2025 20c Coloured Uncirculated Coin with a hardcover copy of Dick Roughsey’s cherished Aboriginal Dreamtime story.
As the fifth and final release in the Royal Australian Mint’s Australian Children’s Literature series, this edition is limited to just 5,000 worldwide, with each coin struck in uncirculated quality and featuring Roughsey’s iconic artwork.
This special edition captures the beauty of a tale that has stood the test of time and continues to inspire through the CBCA’s Book Week celebrations.
Product Highlights:
Final release in the Australian Children’s Literature program
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of Dick Roughsey’s The Rainbow Serpent
Coin features original illustrations in full colour
Presented in a hardcover special edition book
20c Australian legal tender
Limited to 5,000 worldwide
Obverse: Effigy of King Charles III by Daniel Thorne
Product Code: 11864 | Barcode: 9314688118645
50th Anniversary of the Rainbow Serpent Deluxe Special Edition Book 2025 20c Gold-Plated Coloured Uncirculated Coin
This deluxe collector’s edition celebrates the 50th Anniversary of The Rainbow Serpent with a gold-plated coloured 20c coin housed in a hardcover deluxe book.
Limited to only 3,000 coins, this domestic-only edition is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, making it a premium keepsake for collectors and literature lovers. The coin’s design captures Dick Roughsey’s vivid illustrations, honouring both the story’s cultural significance and its enduring popularity.
Product Highlights:
Final release in the Australian Children’s Literature series
20c gold-plated coloured coin with original artwork
Presented in a deluxe hardcover edition with Certificate of Authenticity
Limited mintage: 3,000 coins
Obverse: Effigy of King Charles III by Daniel Thorne
Product Code: 11866 | Barcode: 9314688118669
Limited Stock available.
