Bluey is an animated series created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in Brisbane. It is a cartoon about a six-year-old Blue Heeler pup named Bluey, her little sister Bingo, and their parents, Bandit and Chilli.
It’s not surprising, then, that the Royal Australian Mint decided to celebrate the show with something special, and they created Bluey Dollar Bucks. There are plenty of rare Australian coins today.
What Are BlueyDollar Bucks?
They are collectable series inspired by the much-loved TV show. They did it a lot, like with 2-cent coins. Issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM), every dollar bucks Bluey coin has one of the show’s familiar faces, like the Heeler family and their friends. There are some exclusives at the Perth, Royal, and other mints as well.
The specifications are pretty similar to the regular $1:
Composition: 92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel
Mass: 9.00 grams
Diameter: 25.00 millimetres
Edge: Interrupted milled edge
Essentially, they look and feel like real Aussie dollars, just with a bit more personality
Bluey Dollar Bucks Coins and the 2025 Edition
After the 2024 release sold out almost everywhere, excitement is building for the upcoming set. The original issue had ten coins, with a different character or family moment.
Design | Year | Mintage (millions) |
Bluey | 2024 | 1.25 |
Bingo | 2024 | 1.25 |
Mum & Dad | 2024 | 1.25 |
Muffin & Socks | 2024 | 1.25 |
The Grannies | 2024 | 1.25 |
Rad & Frisky | 2024 | 1.25 |
Bluey and Friends | 2024 | 1.25 |
Bluey, Bingo and Friends | 2024 | 1.25 |
Stripe, Nana, and Trixie | 2024 | 1.25 |
Special Coloured Bluey Coin | 2024 | Random (1-in-10 sets) |
Collectors could either buy the coins individually or pick up the 10-coin Tube and Collectable Folder Set, which had a 1-in-10 chance to have the coloured 1 dollar, the rarest and most sought-after of the bunch.
As for 2025, the Mint has hinted that more themed designs and maybe another limited-edition colour release are coming. With how quickly the first series disappeared from stores, these next dollar coins will almost certainly follow suit.
Other Notable Australian $1 Coins
The Mob of Roos (1984–present). The standard circulating design, created by Stuart Devlin, shows five bounding kangaroos. It’s still the most common $1 coin in circulation today
Olympic and Commonwealth Games Issues. Special designs were released for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, and other sporting milestones. Many feature Australian athletes, mascots, or the Olympic rings
ANZAC and Remembrance Coins. These coins honor Australian soldiers and feature poppies, slouch hats, or the eternal flame. Some were released with color printing, making them favorites for modern collectors
Australian Fauna Series. Koalas, wombats, platypuses, echidnas, all have appeared on $1 designs at one point. Devlin’s animal themes remain iconic and distinctly Australian
Limited Collector Runs. The Mint often releases commemorative sets like the “Great Aussie Coin Hunt”, where each coin features a letter of the alphabet and an Australian symbol (like V for Vegemite or K for Koala)
Children’s and TV Series Coins. Bluey isn’t alone! There have been coins celebrating The Wiggles, Bananas in Pyjamas, and even Play School. These are usually limited releases sold through Australia Post or in collectible packs for families
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