The value of a unique 10-piece set of gold coins featuring Australia’s favorite blue heeler, Bluey, is expected to skyrocket.
Although the launch plan did not include a half-million dollar theft, fans of the famous cartoon character Bluey may now finally obtain gold coins of the figure three months later.
The Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post have issued a unique 10-piece series of $1 coins that commemorate the worldwide popularity of the popular children’s television program.
The Bluey team at Ludo Studios in Queensland created the limited-edition coins, which will go on sale on Monday. They include ten images of Australia’s favorite blue heeler, her sister Bingo, and their loved ones.
Josh Bannister, executive general manager of retail for Australia Post, stated, “We are extremely excited that we are able to release these to our customers.”
“We do anticipate that these will sell out quickly.”
A 500kg pallet containing 63,000 of the new coins, valued at $600,000, was taken from a storage facility in Sydney’s west in June, bringing attention to the coins, which took a year to produce in collaboration with BBC Studios.
Two men are scheduled to appear in court next month on three counts of aggravated break and enter to conduct a major indictable offense.
According to Rick Milne, an expert in antiques and collectibles, these new coins might “substantially grow in value” over the next ten years because bluey is currently “red hot.” Ten limited-edition Dollarbuck coins are available, and one out of ten tube sets will contain the coveted colored coin.
Coins are being sold online at extremely high prices!
“There is market pressure from overseas interest, and Bluey has become a global phenomenon,” he stated.
While another seller received seven offers for their three-piece set, with the highest bid of $267, the previous Bluey coins set was listed on eBay for $386.50.
According to Mr. Milne, certain collector items, like sports memorabilia, were in high demand for a limited period of time and might fetch a high price.
However, Bluey anticipates a long period of demand for these coins due to his fame.
According to him, the secret to preserving coin collections’ value is to retain them in their original packaging.
Only in their original packaging do coins have value. He stated, “The coins are worth nothing more than their face value; they are just loose change.”
Although they weren’t coins, Mr. Milne claimed to know a guy who purchased two copies of the first LEGO kit ever made available in Australia, one to construct and one to keep.
According to him, the individual received a $1 million offer for the unopened version, which was significantly more than the used kit.
You may buy the 2024 Bluey Dollarbuck $1 coins separately for $10 or as a whole coin and folder set for $29.
If you pay with cash at participating Australia Post Offices, you can also get certain Bluey and Bingo patterns back as change.
An additional surprise for lovers of Bluey
Special proof copies of the colored design on silver and aluminum bronze will also be offered for sale, along with a Bluey stamp collection.
The Bluey coins will be on sale in-store and online from September 2 until September 29, or while supplies last.
The Royal Australian Mint issued a three-coin Bluey set in June, but it sold out fast.