# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Coin of the Year 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 am
- **Event Description**: It’s that time of the year again!

Mark the beginning of 2026 with us at the Mint with your chance to press the first coin of the year for your collection. 

Here’s what you need to know:

This is your chance to strike one of the first coins made in 2026. 
First Coin of the Year will take place on 1 January 2026 at 6:00am. 

In the morning, the Mint will hold a raffle to determine the winners. 

Visitors in the raffle will receive one (1) wristband to go into the draw to win. 

The winners will be the first hundred (100) visitors to strike their coin.

Each coin will come with a certificate of authenticity.

Raffle Wristbands: On-site from 7:00am to 8:00am only.

Raffle Draw: 8:30am

Minting Fee: $3 per coin (bring cash).

This is an all-weather event, so please come prepared.
Winners will be required to pay to mint their coin on the day.
Coin pressing is $3 per person and strictly limited to one (1) coin per person.

With ample parking, free entry, on-site water refill stations and a café at the Mint (with outside coffee orders available from 6:30am.)

For more information, bit.ly/WhatsOnRAM

We can’t wait to welcome you! ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/first-coin-of-the-year-2026/200029366576124
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 204

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Royal Australian Mint
- **lat**: -35.31913
- **long**: 149.09401
- **full address**: Royal Australian Mint, 63 Denison St, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia, Canberra

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: First Coin of the Year 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ecf14eb4dfbc63bc1d85860ac5f6a5a460f30f78da4126793ec2e226ef30679b-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1f285a-gmir?v=1766675483

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Coin of the Year 2026 being held?
  - **A:** First Coin of the Year 2026 takes place on Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 am at Royal Australian Mint, 63 Denison St, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia, Canberra.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Coin of the Year 2026?
  - **A:** First Coin of the Year 2026 is organized by Royal Australian Mint.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Coin of the Year 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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