2026 - Perth Mint - Hello Kitty Stamp and Coloured Coin Cover

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Hello Kitty is a globally recognised character created by the Japanese company Sanrio in 1974 designed by illustrator Yuko Shimizu and first appearing on a small vinyl coin purse. Despite often being mistaken for a cat, Sanrio explained that Hello Kitty is actually a young girl named Kitty White who lives in London with her family – a choice made to reflect the international appeal of British culture, which was popular in Japan at the time. Over the decades, Hello Kitty has become a powerful symbol of kawaii (cute) culture and one of the most successful fictional characters in the world.

The coin’s coloured reverse features Hello Kitty wearing a fuchsia playsuit with a white polka dot pattern and a red bow on her head. She is presented on a solid heart-shape background amid stars and a pattern of dots. The words ‘HELLO KITTY’ are shown in alternating red and blue letters, with the inscription '©2026 SANRIO' also included in the design.

Specifications

• Denomination: $1 (TVD)
• Metal Content: Base Metal (Al/Br)
• Weight: 13.50g
• Diameter: 30.70mm
• Finish: Coloured, Uncirculated
  
• Mintage: 5,150