New Bluey coin will hit you for six
The Royal Australian Mint is releasing a new $1 collector coin featuring the popular children's show 'Bluey', specifically themed around the 'Cricket' episode. Due to high demand, the Mint is implementing a ballot system for purchase.
Why it matters
It reflects the significant cultural impact of the 'Bluey' franchise and the growing market for pop-culture-themed numismatic collectibles.
The new Bluey collector coin, which is based on the episode Cricket. Picture: Royal Australian Mint It is an episode celebrated for encapsulating just why Aussies love cricket.
And the highly-acclaimed Bluey episode is being immortalised as the latest addition to the sought-after coin collection.
The Royal Australian Mint has announced it is launching yet another Bluey $1 coin – or dollarbucks as the loveable Heeler family call them.
And it will be based around one of the show's most recent episodes, Cricket.
The new Bluey collector coin, which is based on the episode Cricket. Picture: Royal Australian Mint
Centring around supporting character Rusty, the heartwarming episode shows how practice makes perfect as Bluey's dad Bandit and his mates struggle to bowl out the eager kelpie.
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