Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Australian Coin Review runs a coin design competition for Australian citizens with a $50,000 prize and no entry fee. Deadline is September 30, 2026. Winning designs are produced as gold and silver coins; judging considers artistic merit, originality, theme relevance, and production feasibility.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 30, 2026
“Sep 30, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. 50000
“$50,000 AUD first prize; $5,000 AUD second prize; $1,000 AUD third prize”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. National (Australia)
“National (Australia)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Judged on artistic merit, originality, relevance to theme, and suitability for modern coin production”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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