October 30th 2024.
The value of each coin is 1 Australian dollar, which is the equivalent of 50p in the UK. Recently, a large number of limited edition coins featuring the popular children's cartoon character Bluey were discovered by the police in Australia. These coins, which are highly sought after by collectors, were found during a raid on a storage unit. It was reported that over 40,000 coins were seized, but there are still about 23,000 coins missing.
The story of these missing coins began in July, when it was discovered that 63,000 of them had been stolen from a warehouse in Sydney. The theft occurred just two months before they were scheduled to be released into circulation. The coins, known as Bluey Dollarbucks, are each worth 1 Australian dollar, which is around 50p in the UK. The police have been working diligently to recover the stolen coins and have made some progress in their investigation.
So far, three people have been arrested in connection with the robbery. Two men, Steven Nielsen and Nassar Kanj, were taken into custody in August, while a 27-year-old woman named Christina Vale was arrested and charged with breaking and entering just recently. It is believed that Ms. Vale was the getaway driver during the heist. The police have been working on this case since learning of the warehouse robbery in July, and have named their investigation "Strike Force Bandit," after Bluey's father in the popular show.
The Bluey Dollarbucks have been selling for much higher prices than their face value, with some editions going for over £100 per piece on eBay. The frenzy for these coins began when they were first released in June by the Australian Royal Mint. Since then, they have been in high demand in Australia. In fact, the Australia Post's website crashed due to the overwhelming demand for these coins in September. Fans have been lining up at post offices and other outlets in hopes of getting their hands on these gold-colored coins.
Bluey, the cartoon character featured on the coins, has become a worldwide sensation since its debut in 2018. The show, which follows the adventures of a Blue Heeler puppy and her family, first streamed on Disney+ in the UK four years ago. It is produced by the Australian animation company Ludo, in collaboration with BBC Studios and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. In September, it was announced that Bluey had become the most-watched series on streaming services in the US, with over 35 billion minutes watched in 2024.
With over 150 episodes already produced, the show's producer, Sam Moor, has promised that there are more surprises in store for fans. This news has surely relieved many fans who were worried about the show's most recent season ending. In addition, a Bluey-themed "interactive experience" is set to open in Brisbane next month, further fueling the excitement for this lovable cartoon character.
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