Second Man Charged in Bluey Coin Theft

A second man has been charged in connection with the theft of 63,000 limited-edition $1 Bluey coins from a secure storage facility in Sydney. The coins, minted by the Australian Mint to celebrate the hit children's TV show, were reported stolen in July and were not scheduled to enter circulation until September. The 44-year-old suspect was arrested at his home and faces three counts of aggravated break and enter, while a 47-year-old man previously charged will return to court in October. The coins have been illegally sold online for up to $10 each, and in some cases, up to 35 times their face value. Authorities believe additional suspects may be involved in the heist, which has captured public interest due to the show's popularity since its debut in 2018. One collector had 189 stolen coins confiscated after purchasing them but has not been charged.