A new 50 cent coin has been minted to mark Australia Day.

The coin was designed by the Royal Australian Mint sculptor Vladimir Gottwald and features ribbons in the shape of Australia, surrounded by a circle of people.

Very sneaky, Vladimir! Don’t let on that you are a secret Pastafarian!

The ribbon design has been adapted from the official Australia Day logo.

Not from Fettucini ribbon then?

The coin will soon go into circulation around the country.

Your wallet or purse will be touched by His Noodly Appendages!