Bluey Mania Strikes Again: New Limited Edition $2 Coin Collection Released

Australia’s beloved cartoon canine, Bluey, makes a splash at the post office once more with the launch of brand-new $2 coins today.

The anticipation for this collection was so intense that Australia Post’s online store briefly went down this morning due to the overwhelming demand. Fortunately, the site is now back up and running.

Earlier today, Australia Post unveiled the first series of $2 Bluey “Dollarbucks” coins, created in collaboration with the Royal Australian Mint and BBC Studios.

This release follows the phenomenal success of the 2024 Bluey $1 coin series, which turned into one of Australia’s most coveted—and at times, controversial—collectibles.

The latest $2 coins feature the lovable characters Bluey, her sister Bingo, dad Bandit, and mum Chilli, all brought to life through a design collaboration with Brisbane’s Ludo Studio.

The new $2 coins feature Bluey, sister Bingo, dad Bandit and mum Chilli, and were designed in collaboration with Brisbane’s own Ludo Studio. 

Fans will recognise scenes from fan-favourite episodes, including Camping and Granny Mobile.

Collectors can snag individual uncirculated coins for $20, or opt for the five-coin tube and folder set for $34. 

For those feeling lucky, the sets offer a one-in-ten chance of containing a special “Sleepytime” coloured coin – a nod to the episode frequently voted by fans as the series’ best.

Australia Post Executive General Manager Josh Bannister confirmed that special Bluey and Bingo coloured $2 coins will also be entering circulation through till change at participating Post Offices.

“Bluey is loved by families across Australia and the world,” Bannister said. 

“These first-ever $2 coins are a fun way for fans to connect with the characters they love.”

In July 2024, two men stole 63,000 unreleased Bluey coins – weighing several tonnes – from a warehouse in Sydney’s west. 

The men, aged 47 and 44, stole the pallet of coins before they could reach the public, later selling them online to unsuspecting collectors for ten times their face value.

The theft sparked a major Strike Force investigation, eventually leading to arrests and the recovery of some of the loot. 

The rarity of the stolen coins only fuelled the frenzy, with some $1 coins still fetching massive premiums on the secondary market.

The new Bluey $2 Dollarbuck collection is available at participating Post Offices and online from today, May 6.

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