SYDNEY — Authorities in Australia announced on Wednesday the retrieval of over 40,000 limited-edition coins inspired by the beloved children’s animated show “Bluey.”

The coins, each valued at one Australian dollar (approximately 65 U.S. cents), were located in the afternoon at a self-storage facility situated in Wentworthville, a suburb of Sydney, according to a police statement.

“Bluey” follows the adventures of a blue heeler puppy and her family of cattle dogs living in Brisbane, Australia, where the series originates, and has gained a significant following among young audiences worldwide.

The show first aired in Australia in 2018 and became available for streaming on Disney+ in 2020.

According to police, the 40,061 coins were discovered still sealed in the plastic bags from the Royal Australian Mint, where they were taken three months prior.

Police reported that on July 12, they were alerted to the theft of 63,000 coins that had not yet been released, taken from a warehouse in Wetherill Park, which is close to the location where the coins were found on Tuesday.

To address the robbery, authorities established Strike Force Bandit, named after Bluey’s father. Three individuals now face charges in connection with the incident.

A 27-year-old woman was apprehended on Tuesday, allegedly having driven two accomplices during the burglary in July, just hours before the coins were recovered.

Previously, two men had been charged, with police continuing their search for a fourth individual involved.

On July 31, a police raid on a property in Sydney led to the recovery of 189 coins. During the investigation, it was found that a dealer selling the coins was an honest collector who had unknowingly purchased them for AU$1.50 (about 98 U.S. cents) each and did not receive any reimbursement for the confiscated items.

As of Wednesday, a representative from the Royal Australian Mint was unavailable for comment regarding the situation.