Angus James was surprised to find a 200-Year-Old Japanese coin. Mostly because he was in Australia.

Because the first British settlement in Australia was a penal colony, there wasn’t much need for coins or currency. As The Perth Mint noted in a blog, authorities envisioned a “self-sufficient ...

Australian currency was originally based on British pounds, shillings and pence. That changed in 1966, when the country converted to Australian dollars and cents, similar to the U.S. system. The ...

A metal detectorist exploring an Australian Gold Rush-era campsite made a remarkable discovery in recent weeks — even without striking gold. Angus James, a treasure hunter in the Australian state of ...

If you want to invest in gold bullion coins but don’t know where to begin, consider starting with the Gold Kangaroo coin, a favorite of international and U.S. investors and collectors. Gold coins can ...

With gold at $5,400 an ounce, it's important to choose the right gold assets to invest in. Here's what to consider.