Gingerbread has been tied to Christmas since medieval times, when spiced cookies were shaped into stars, hearts, and festive figures for winter fairs and celebrations. The gingerbread man grew especially popular in 16th-century England, where Queen Elizabeth I reportedly gifted guest-shaped treats at court. As the holidays near, The Perth Mint has released a cheerful seasonal release that leans into classic Christmas imagery. Now, 2025 Colorized Australia Aluminum Bronze Merry Christmas Stamp and Coin Sets are available online at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin ships inside a Christmas-themed card with three $.65 Australia Post stamps!
• Colorized Christmas scene featured on the reverse!
• Limited mintage of only 6,000 coins!
• Struck in an aluminum-bronze alloy.
• Issued a face value of $1 (AUD) by Australia.
• King Charles III appears on the obverse.
• A gingerbread man rests in a cup of cocoa on the reverse.
• Colorized artwork by Aleysha Howarth.

For the obverse of the 2025 Colorized Aluminum Bronze Merry Christmas Coin, you’ll see The Perth Mint’s first-generation effigy of King Charles III. His Majesty is shown in left-profile without a crown, as designed by Dan Thorne. This is the official portrait now used on Australian coinage.

The reverse design of the 2025 Colorized Australia Merry Christmas Coin presents a cozy holiday scene. A blue mug of hot cocoa sits at the center, with a smiling gingerbread man perched inside. The mug carries a white snowflake, while holly leaves, a large marshmallow, and a candy cane add simple seasonal touches around the cup.

Gingerbread people became a Christmas staple thanks to warm spices—ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—that felt special during winter and paired well with decorative icing. These cookies were easy to dress up with candies and patterns, making them favorite treats and ornaments throughout the season.

Each 2025 Colorized Australia Aluminum Bronze Merry Christmas Stamp and Coin Set arrives with a festive presentation card. On the card, you’ll find three $.65 Australia Post stamps featuring Christmas themes, making the set an easy gift or keepsake.

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