Police are investigating the burglary of a house in Circular Road, Ridgley on Tuesday.

A variety of jewellery and a collection of valuable pre-decimal and uncirculated currency was stolen from the residence between 7:30am and 4:20pm.

Anyone with information about the burglary or the location of the stolen property, or who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the Circular Road area on Tuesday should contact police.

Information can be provided to Burnie CIB detectives on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au