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Newly minted Bluey Dollarbuck features beloved backyard cricketer

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Roy, T. (2026, September 17). Newly minted Bluey Dollarbuck features beloved backyard cricketer. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/mint-new-bluey-collector-cricket-coin/107162394

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The Royal Australian Mint is releasing a new $1 coin that features characters from the popular children's cartoon "Bluey" playing cricket. Unlike previous releases, this coin specifically highlights Rusty and Bluey in action during one of their backyard cricket games. The minting aims to capitalize on both Australia's love for cricket and the show’s popularity among kids; however, these coins are not intended for circulation as regular currency but rather as collectibles.

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The Royal Australian Mint has released a special $1 coin featuring characters from the popular ABC kids' show Bluey, celebrating both the joy of backyard cricket and family bonds. The coin, not intended for circulation but available for collectors, depicts Bluey cheering on her friend Rusty as he bats. Inspired by an episode titled "Cricket," which highlights themes of perseverance and support during challenging times, the mint's CEO Emily Martin stated that the design reflects Australia’s affection for cricket and the show's positive impact on children. While not meant for everyday use, this coin aims to capture a cherished moment from Bluey that resonates with families worldwide.

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ABC Australia Bluey Mint The Royal Australian Mint's

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Bluey PERSON · 7× Rusty PERSON · 5× Mint ORG · 3× Heeler PERSON · 2× ABC ORG · 1× Australia GPE · 1× Bandit PERSON · 1× Emily Martin PERSON · 1× Martin ORG · 1× The Royal Australian Mint's ORG · 1×

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"This colourful coin brings together the fun of cricket with the heart and humour of Bluey, celebrating the friendships, teamwork and memories that make playing together so special," Ms Martin said.

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🔮 That much-loved scene from an episode of the ABC children's cartoon Bluey has played in households worldwide, and will now appear on a $1 coin.

2026-09-17 · ABC News (AU)

Newly minted Bluey Dollarbuck features beloved backyard cricketer · assertive framing

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"Are you right with a bit of spin, Rusty?" Bluey's dad, Bandit, asks as one of his daughter's mates steps up to the crease. asserted

one → ask → crease

"All good, Mr Heeler," Rusty replies, cricket bat at the ready. asserted

Rusty → reply → ready

That much-loved scene from an episode of the ABC children's cartoon Bluey has played in households worldwide, and will now appear on a $1 coin. asserted

scene → love → coin

And like all Bluey episodes, there are life lessons to be found in season three's Cricket, where Rusty's dad pens a letter to his son from military deployment: "I wish I could be there to bowl a few at you, but I can't right now, mate. uncertain

I → be → you

But look, as you grow up, you'll face harder things than a cricket ball, and you'll have two choices," the letter read. asserted

letter → look → choices

Just keep your eye on the ball and take care of your little sister for me," Rusty's dad wrote. asserted

dad → keep → me

Coins can't be used as change asserted

Coins → use → change

The Royal Australian Mint's new $1 coin, which will not be circulated but is available for collecting, shows Rusty hitting the ball as Bluey cheers in the background. asserted

Bluey → circulate → background

Mint chief executive Emily Martin said the choice to create a new Bluey coin came down to Australia's love of cricket and the children's series. asserted

choice → say → cricket

"This colourful coin brings together the fun of cricket with the heart and humour of Bluey, celebrating the friendships, teamwork and memories that make playing together so special," Ms Martin said. asserted

Martin → bring → friendships

"Cricket is a little bit like life — sometimes you hit a six, sometimes you miss the ball completely, and sometimes your little sister insists she's not out. asserted

she → hit → ball

This isn't the first time the Mint has used Bluey's popularity to get younger people into coin collecting. asserted

Mint → use → collecting

The Mint released coins featuring the blue heeler two years ago. asserted

Mint → release → heeler

The 2024 Bluey Dollarbucks were a collection of three colourful coins featuring Bluey on her own, the Heeler family together, and Bingo and Bluey dressed up as The Grannies. asserted

Dollarbucks → feature → Grannies

The latest release will mint 200,000 Bluey coins. asserted

release → mint → coins