00:00A sleepless night that paid off.
00:05She's stunning, so yeah, definitely worth it.
00:08Hundreds of coin enthusiasts endured the cold and less than comfortable conditions to secure
00:14some new prized possessions.
00:16We left the blanket at home and we had to buy one off Marketplace to keep the missus
00:19happy so we ended up paying an extra $20 to get it delivered.
00:23It wasn't too bad, the other winter night was cold, I ended up getting cold about one
00:27o'clock in the morning.
00:28The countdown was on for the release of one of the most colourful novelty coins in the
00:33Mint's history, celebrating 50 years since the ABC's much-loved music television show
00:40hit the airwaves.
00:46As well as two $2 coins commemorating animals that have served in war.
00:51I think that one of the important missions we have here at the Mint is clearly to create
00:56public value and some of the public value we create is the stories that we tell on
01:00coins.
01:01With only 7,500 made, the most anticipated of the new releases was the silver-proof coin,
01:08drawing enthusiasts from across the country.
01:11It's a very collectible coin, it's very valuable.
01:14We came all the way from Queensland, so a 13 hour drive.
01:18It's not just these colourful designs that appeal to collectors, many are anticipating
01:23they'll appreciate over time and are already seeking to have them valued before they end
01:28up on reselling sites.
01:29First look, very nice.
01:32Should grade nice and high.
01:33Nah, it's beautiful.
01:35And Charlie doesn't look too bad either.
01:38Cash is still king for some.
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