20 Sep 2020

The 'donation dollar' that's designed to be given away

From Sunday Morning, 11:22 am on 20 September 2020

One side of the new Australian $1 coin has an image of Queen Elizabeth II. Nothing strange there. However, on the back it's stamped with a message that reads: 'Donation Dollar: Give to help others.' The coin, the first of its kind in the world, has been minted in the hope that it will raise $300 million for charity each year. Ross MacDiarmid is the CEO of the Australian Royal Mint and is with us to discuss the initiative.

CEO of the Australian Royal Mint Ross MacDiarmid

CEO of the Australian Royal Mint Ross MacDiarmid Photo: Supplied