THE Royal Australian Mint’s honey bee coin has won the “Best Circulating” coin at the Mint Directors Conference in Canada.

The coin was produced in 2022 to mark the bicentenary of Australia’s honey bee industry, and to commemorate both the remarkable creatures and conscientious beekeepers.

Royal Australian Mint CEO Leigh Gordon says the award was recognition of the exceptional work by the Mint’s highly skilled staff.

“For every beautiful coin the Mint produces, there’s an entire team of dedicated people who put their dedication, craftsmanship and expertise into every aspect of that coin’s manufacture – starting with product development about two years before it is released, right through to polishing and packing and every stage in between,” he says.

“This formal recognition from the international numismatic community shows that the Royal Australian Mint’s standard of workmanship is appreciated worldwide. This is definitely something worth celebrating and all Australians should be very proud of this tremendous achievement.”