Whether you've just started finding coins worth keeping or you're organising a lifelong collection, the right album or folder makes all the difference. Our range of coin albums, coin folders and coin collection books covers every Australian denomination, from pre-decimal rarities to modern decimal coins, plus themed and licensed collections for something a little different.
Coin Albums vs Coin Folders: What's the Difference?
A coin album is typically a ring binder system with removable, refillable pages, so you can add pages as your collection grows or rearrange coins as needed. A coin folder is usually a fixed, purpose-built holder designed around a specific denomination or date range, with die-cut holes sized to fit particular coins. Folders are a great starting point for a focused collection, such as a single denomination, while albums suit collectors building something broader over time. A coin collection book generally refers to either format when it's designed to tell a complete story, such as a full run of a denomination across its production years.
Shop by Denomination
Build a focused collection with albums and folders designed around specific denominations. Explore our range for 50c coins, $1 coins, $2 coins, 20c coins and 10c coins, each sized to fit that denomination precisely.
Pre-Decimal and Historical Coin Albums
For collectors drawn to Australia's numismatic history, our pre-decimal albums are designed to house the halfpenny, penny, threepence, sixpence, shilling, florin and crown, either individually or as a complete pre-decimal set. These albums are a considered way to organise coins that carry real historical weight, some over a century old.
Thematic and Licensed Coin Collection Folders
Beyond denomination-based collecting, our range includes complete folders built around a theme, from Royal commemoratives celebrating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, to licensed collections featuring Disney classics. These make a wonderful gift as well as a genuinely satisfying way to build a themed collection from the ground up.
Are Coin Albums Safe for Your Coins?
Not all storage materials are created equal. Cheap PVC-based holders can degrade over time, releasing plasticisers that react with a coin's surface and cause permanent damage, a problem well known to collectors as “PVC damage” or green residue. When choosing an album or folder, look for PVC-free, archival-safe materials that won't compromise your coins over years of storage. For coins you want to protect individually, our coin capsules and mylars offer an extra layer of protection alongside your album.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are coin albums safe for coins?
A well-made coin album is safe for long-term storage, provided it's built from PVC-free, archival-safe materials. Cheaper albums made with PVC-based plastics can degrade over time and cause permanent damage to a coin's surface, so it's worth checking the materials before committing a valuable collection to any one album.
What is the best coin album to buy?
The best coin album depends on what you're collecting. A denomination-specific folder is ideal if you're focused on one coin type, such as building a complete $2 coin set, while a refillable ring-binder album suits collectors whose focus might grow or change over time with the easy addition or removal of sheets. Whichever you choose, prioritise archival-safe materials over price alone, since a cheap album can end up costing you far more in coin damage than it saved you upfront.
What is the best way to organise your coins?
Most collectors organise their coins either by denomination, by year, or by theme, and the right album or folder should match that approach. A denomination-based system works well if you're chasing a complete set of one coin type, while a themed folder suits collectors more interested in a story or era than a specific denomination. Whatever system you choose, consistency makes a collection easier to maintain and far more satisfying to look through.
