Now in its fourth month, "Australia's Dollar Discovery" is the first-ever national coin hunt in the "Land DownUnder."

As an introduction to numismatics, the competition launched last November and encourages people to find some of the three million $1 coins markedwith the letters A, U and S and released into circulation last year. Everyone who finds all three marked examples will be entered in the draw for the"major prize," according to the competition website.

"At a time of growing intangibility, the Royal Australian Mint is delighted to launch a program to encourage a whole new generation ofcollectors both young and old, who will not only collect these coins but also be reminded of the value of a dollar," said CEO RossMacDiarmid.

The competition closes on April 8, and the winners will be drawn on April 30. There will be eight major prize winners - one for eachAustralian state and territory - and 250 minor prize winners.

Winners will be announced on May 14, which is the 35th anniversary of Australia's $1 coin.

To read the complete article, see:
Australian mint launches'golden ticket' competition in nation's first ever coin hunt(https://canadiancoinnews.com/australian-mint-launches-golden-ticket-competition-in-nations-first-ever-coin-hunt/)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT LAUNCHES TREASURE HUNT(https://www.coinbooks.org/v21/esylum_v21n44a22.html)