Australia’s beloved blue heeler has made a return to the spotlight at the post office with the debut of brand-new $2 Bluey coins today.
The collection’s popularity surged so quickly that Australia Post’s online store temporarily crashed this morning. Fortunately, the website is now back up and running.
Earlier today, Australia Post, in collaboration with the Royal Australian Mint and BBC Studios, unveiled the inaugural $2 Bluey “Dollarbucks” coins.
This launch follows the remarkable success of the 2024 Bluey $1 coin collection, which emerged as one of Australia’s most coveted—and debated—collectibles.
The fresh $2 coins showcase Bluey, her sister Bingo, dad Bandit, and mum Chilli, crafted in partnership with Brisbane’s own Ludo Studio.
Fans will delight in scenes from cherished episodes, such as Camping and Granny Mobile.
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.Â
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.Â
“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.Â
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.Â
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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