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MINT
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ISSUE 104
FEBRUARY 2015
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CONTENTS
dearcollector
a m essa g e fr o m t h e c e o
FEATURE PRODUCTS
4
50th Anniversary of the Mint – 50.50
4
50th Anniversary of the Mint
6
ICC Cricket World Cup
8
Distinctly Australian
10
Emu Road Signs
12
A happy New Year to you all, for what is looking to be a very exciting year for
the Mint. With our 50th anniversary celebrations well underway, we’ve released
our limited edition 50.50 Two Coin Set showcasing the old and new with an original,
round 1966 50c Circulating Coin alongside a 2015 50c ‘C’ Mintmark Proof Coin,
as well as a striking coloured coin featuring our special honeycomb design.
Australian Bravery
14
100th Anniversary of Gallipoli Landing
16
ANZAC Centenary
18
Gallipoli Landing Four Coin Set
20
The centenary of the Gallipoli Landings is an important time for our nation. In
honour of this, the Mint has unveiled a poignant Gallipoli themed coin for our
Canberra gallery. We’ve seen thousands already press their own ‘C’ mintmark coin,
for what we suspect will be our most popular ‘press your own coin’ yet.
PRODUCTS22
Agro Junior High Relief
22
Sydney New Year's Eve
23
Lunar Series – Year of the Goat
24
With Australia Day upon us, we’ve created a patriotic coloured Distinctly Australian
coin showcasing great Australian icons, drawn from Jim Tsinganos’ famous artwork.
Released for the ICC Cricket World Cup is the next creative domed coin as well as a
20c uncirculated coin capturing the true essence of the glorious game.
Eternal Love
25
Alphabet Collection – Individual Coins
26
Baby Set – Proof and Uncirculated
28
I am fortunate to be a part of the Mint’s golden anniversary and have appreciated
taking the journey with so many here at the Mint and you, our collectors. I hope
many of you get the chance to celebrate with us through our coins or at one
of our events this year.
AIF Sail from Albany
29
Australia at War – Second Releases
30
Remembrance Day
31
Great Barrier Reef
32
AFL Premiership Collection
33
Alphabet Collection – Personalised Baby Set 27
CATALOGUE34
Ross MacDiarmid
Chief Executive Officer
Royal Australian Mint
Meet the Minties
36
From the Vault
37
What’s On
38
World Money Fair Exclusives
39
NEW
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINT
TWO COIN SET
4
Mark this significant milestone for the Royal Australian Mint
with this limited edition 50.50 Two Coin Set. Capturing the
spirit of ‘fifty’ by featuring two fifty cent coins, both depicting
Stuart Devlin’s iconic design of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
50.50 Two Coin Set
$50.00
210418
Track the journey from the introduction of the first 50 cent coin released from the
Royal Australian Mint to the current day release, with the included unique timeline.
The included 1966 50c Circulating Coin is an original and
one of Australia’s first coins introduced after decimalisation
on 14 February 1966. It carries its own unique memories,
as it has been handled, spent and circulated. It sits
alongside the world-renowned dodecagonal shaped
2015 50c ‘C’ Mintmark Proof Coin which for the first time
in history, is adorned by a ‘C’ mintmark for Canberra,
the home of Australian circulating coins.
Nominal Specifications
The perfect combination of the old and new.
50c
CuNi
15.55 g
31.51 mm
proof
5000
S. Devlin
5
50TH ANNIVESARY OF THE MINT
COLOURED COIN AND
SIX COIN YEAR SET
6
The Royal Australian Mint is celebrating 50 proud years of
sharing the stories that have shaped the nation through
beautifully crafted coins, which Australians have spent, saved
and collected. To mark this milestone, the striking 50 cent
honeycomb design has been expertly colour printed, featuring
a golden gradient to emphasise ‘50’ within the pattern.
Inspired by the geometrically spectacular matrix of the
honeycomb, the design is symbolic of the expertise of the
hard working Mint employees who craft world-renowned coins.
The popular and long standing Six Coin Year Sets in proof
and uncirculated finish also showcase this symmetrical
dodecagon honeycomb pattern. On our golden anniversary,
our exclusive proof set includes a gold-plated 50 cent coin.
2015 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin
310592
2015 Six Coin Uncirculated Set
310402
2015 Six Coin Proof Set $13.50
$25.00
$100.00
210301
For our 2015 celebrations, the Mint has reduced the price of both sets to make them
accessible to more Australians.
For the full nominal specifications for the 2015 Six Coin Year Sets, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
Nominal Specifications
50c
CuNi
15.55 g
31.51 mm
coloured uncirculated
30 000
A. Stokic
7
NEW
I N T E R N AT I O N A L C R I C K E T C O U N C I L
ICC CRICKET
WORLD CUP 2015
8
As Australia and New Zealand prepare to host the
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, the Royal Australian Mint has
teamed with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to present
these two collectable coins. The 2015 20c Uncirculated Coin
features the most iconic elements of the glorious game in one
design, an impressive cricketer captured in motion and the hotly
contested ICC Cricket World Cup trophy.
The strictly limited and stunning 2015 $5 Fine Silver Proof Domed
Coin reverse creatively utilises the outward curve to resemble
the iconic cricket ball, whilst the concave obverse depicts an
artistic representation of the beloved Melbourne Cricket Ground.
As the Mint’s first domed shape coin since the Southern Sky
series, this edition will surely have you crying “Howzat!”
2015 20c Uncirculated Coin
$12.00
310655
2015 $5 Fine Silver Proof Domed Coin
210399
$125.00
Nominal Specifications
20c
$5
CuNi
Ag 99.9%
11.30 g
1 oz
28.52 mm
39.62 mm
uncirculated
proof
50 000
5000
M. Bruce
Royal Australian Mint
9
NEW
D I S T I N C T LY A U S T R A L I A N
100 AUSSIE ICONS
10
In time for Australia Day, the Mint has collaborated with
Australian Geographic to interpret illustrator Jim Tsinganos’
100 Aussie Icons design into a treasured coin. From the
100 distinct icons that were artfully woven into Tsinganos’
design, a carefully selected few have featured on this
meticulous coin design.
2015 $5 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin
$50.00
510668
The sculpted elements on the reverse include bounding
kangaroos and the Sydney Opera House. The obverse features
the golden wattle, the kookaburra and frilled-neck lizard.
Through colour print technology, the central design features
the notorious Ned Kelly, the Australian flag, the popular
Australian surf lifesaver and a didgeridoo – to name a few. This
patriotic coin captures the true essence and spirit of Australia.
Nominal Specifications
$5
AlZnBr
20.00 g 38.74 mm frosted uncirculated 30 000
A. Stokic J. Tsinganos
11
NEW
australian road si g n series
EMU road sign
12
The third and final coin from the Australian Road Sign Series
continues to combine Australia’s unique wildlife and precious
metals with the Mint’s high quality frosted uncirculated
standard, contributing to its international and domestic
success. Following the popular kangaroo and koala releases,
this edition features Australia’s iconic native bird, the emu,
which stands proudly on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
2015 $1 Silver Frunc Coin – 1 oz
Nominal Specifications
510631
$1
$10
$30
$100
$500
$3000
Ag 99.9%
Ag 99.9%
Ag 99.9%
Au 99.99%
Au 99.99%
Au 99.99%
1 oz
5 oz
1 kg
1 oz
5 oz
1 kg
40.00 mm
65.10 mm
99.95 mm
38.74 mm
59.80 mm
74.77 mm
frunc
frunc
frunc
frunc
frunc
frunc
40 000
5000
1500
5000
500
100
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
$80.00
510625
2015 $10 Silver Frunc Coin – 5 oz
$320.00
510627
2015 $30 Silver Frunc Coin – 1 kg
$1,695.00*
510629
2015 $100 Gold Frunc Coin – 1 oz
2015 $500 Gold Frunc Coin – 5 oz
510633
$2,275.00
$11,450.00*
2015 $3000 Gold Frunc Coin – 1 kg
510635
POA**
*Made to order. **Price On Application – Please contact the Call Centre – Made to order.
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NEW
AUSTRALIAN HONOURS
AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY
14
This exquisite coin commemorates the brave civilians and
service and emergency personnel presented with awards from
the Australian Honours System, introduced on 14 February 1975
to recognise acts of incredible courage and selfless heroism.
Following the sell-out success of the 2014 $10 Copper Antique
A History of the Victoria Cross Coin, this Australian Bravery coin
is another unique piece, utilising the rare process of entirely
gold plating a fine silver coin. The reverse depicts the
Cross of Valour and lists the five recipients of this medal
whilst the obverse features the George Cross and the names of
the 22 recipients of this award, as well as Ian Rank-Broadley's
effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
2015 $5 Gold-Plated Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin
$120.00
510746
Nominal Specifications
$5
Ag 99.9%
1 oz
40.00 mm frosted uncirculated 5000
Royal Australian Mint
15
NEW
ANZAC CENTENARY COIN PROGRAM
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE GALLIPOLI LANDING
16
The Anzac legend was forged on the beaches and hillsides
of Gallipoli, where Australians and New Zealanders fought
and often died side-by-side. The costly campaign from
25 April 1915 resulted in more than 26,000 Australian
casualties, of which 8000 died.
Struck in fine silver and gold to mark the 100th anniversary of
the first Gallipoli Landing, these special editions depict
the Lone Pine tree which inspired the name of one of the
most renowned battles of the Gallipoli Campaign, the Battle of
Lone Pine. A memorial at Lone Pine records the names of 5000
Australians and New Zealanders with no known graves who
died during the eight month campaign.
View video of CPL Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG on the iPad edition.
2015 $5 Silver Proof Coin $100.00
210383
2015 $10 Gold Proof Coin $360.00
210385
Nominal Specifications
$5
$10
Ag 99.9%
Au 99.99%
1 oz
1/10 oz
40.00 mm
17.53 mm
proof
proof
10 000
1500
A. Baggio
A. Baggio
17
NEW
ANZAC CENTENARY COIN PROGRAM
ANZAC CENTENARY
18
The Royal Australian Mint has created one of the most
moving and poignant designs to date, marking the
Anzac Centenary in 2015. The evocative design depicts
Australian soldiers observing the Last Post with the
backdrop of the Gallipoli peninsula amplified in a cross,
often used to mark unknown graves.
Presented in aluminium bronze with a ‘C’ mintmark and
‘S,’‘B’ and ‘M’ privy marks for the four coin set and also
with precious metal editions in fine silver or gold with a
‘C’ mintmark, the Anzac Centenary releases are fitting for
those looking to mark this historic anniversary.
This design will be used on the Mint’s gallery press
and travelling mobile coin press throughout the year.
2015 Four Coin Mintmark and Privy Mark Set
$22.50
310626
2015 $1 Silver Proof ‘C’ Mintmark Coin
$50.00
210379
2015 $10 Gold Proof ‘C’ Mintmark Coin 210381
$300.00
For the 2015 commemorations, the price of the gold proof 'C' mintmark coin has been
significantly reduced to make it accessible for more Australians.
Nominal Specifications
$1
$1
$10
AlBr
9.00 g
Ag 99.9% 11.66 g
Au 99.99% 1/10 oz
25.00 mm
25.00 mm
17.53 mm
uncirculated
proof
proof
unlimited
12 500
2500
A. Stokic
A. Stokic
A. Stokic
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NEW
ANZAC CENTENARY COIN PROGRAM
100th anniversary
of gallipoli
20
Some of the most iconic and significant battles from the
First World War were staged on Gallipoli. A century later, four
countries touched by this campaign, Australia, New Zealand,
Britain and the Republic of Turkey, have presented stunning
silver proof coins to remember the losses endured a century
ago. These unique pieces commemorate the past and look
to the future, united by a shared story.
Contributing to this poignant four coin set are the celebrated
coin issuers from each respective country, the Royal Australian
Mint, New Zealand Post, the Royal Mint and the Turkish State
Mint to commemorate the sacrifices made by their countrymen
and celebrate the friendship these nations now share.
2015 Four Coin Proof Set
$495.00
510637
Only 3000 of this limited edition set available.
Nominal Specifications
$5
£5
NZ$1
20 TRY
Ag 99.9%
925 Silver
Ag 99.9%
925 Silver
1 oz
28.28 g
1 oz
31.10 g
40.00 mm
38.61 mm
40.00 mm
38.61 mm
proof
proof
proof
proof
10 000
5000
5000
5000
A. Baggio
J. Bergdahl
Strategy Design & Advertising
Turkish Mint
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NEW
A U S T R A L I A N S A LT WAT E R C R O C O D I L E S
Agro Junior – High Relief
Continuing the Mint’s collaboration with Australia Zoo,
the sixth coin in the popular Australian Saltwater Crocodiles series
features our favourite crocodile of the moment, Agro Junior.
Becoming fearfully lifelike on the newest coin, the meticulous
high relief technique has allowed our coin designer to provide
much more depth to the design. Appearing like a scene
captured from Australia Zoo’s Crocoseum, Agro Junior
lies eagerly in wait on a creek bed.
With an extremely low mintage of only 1500 and an unheard-of
price for a strictly limited edition product, this stunning coin
will not be lurking around for long!
2015 $5 Silver Proof High Relief Coin
210361
$100.00
Nominal Specifications
$5
22
Ag 99.9%
1 oz
32.00 mm
proof
1500
B. King
NEW
SYDNEY NEW YEAR’S EVE
Inspire
Each New Year brings exciting changes and that is no different
for the second coin in the Sydney New Year’s Eve coin series.
With a much lower mintage of 5000 and a great affordable
price for silver, this fun and vibrant-looking coin captures
the true essence of Sydney. Both the coin design and packaging
incorporate the City of Sydney’s ‘Inspire’ theme for this year’s
fireworks which highlights Sydney’s qualities of a bustling
culture of diversity and creativity.
This limited edition stunning coin provides the opportunity
for a great start in building a silver coin collection and makes
the perfect memento for celebrating the New Year and
looking to the future with fresh inspiration.
2015 $1 Coloured Fine Silver
Frosted Uncirculated Coin
$60.00
510623
For the first release from the Sydney New Year’s Eve series, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
Nominal Specifications
$1
Ag 99.9% 1/2 oz
35.89 mm
frosted uncirculated 5000 Royal Australian Mint
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lunar series
Year of the Goat
Celebrate this Chinese New Year and welcome the
Year of the Goat with the tradition of gifting money, signifying
good fortune and prosperity. The iconic features from
the annual Lunar and Prestige Series have been artistically
incorporated into the one design. The magnificent Year of the
Goat design features the popular Chinese motif of three goats
surrounding a plum blossom, emblematic of hope and purity.
2015 $1 Uncirculated Coin
$13.50
310405
2015 $1 Silver Proof Coin
$88.00
210364
2015 $10 Gold Proof Coin $300.00
210321
For more products from the Lunar Series or related products including the innovative
Tetra-decagon editions, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
Nominal Specifications
$1
$1
$10
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AlBr
9.00 g 25.00 mm
Ag 99.9%
1 oz 40.00 mm
Au 99.99% 1/10 oz 17.53 mm
uncirculated
proof
proof
20 000
5000
1500
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
Royal Australian Mint
a personal touch
Eternal Love
This Valentine’s Day celebrate love in all its forms with the
limited edition Eternal Love coin. As the day to express love,
affection and friendship, this sentimental coin is the perfect
gift to show that you care or simply say ‘I love you.’
Throughout history, there have been many symbols for
love, from hearts and forget-me-nots, to eternity knots to
show an everlasting and unbreakable bond. This Eternal Love
coin captures all of these iconic symbols in a unique and
unashamedly sentimental gift.
For the personal touch, personalise your gift with words
from your heart on the included gift card.
Who will you declare your eternal love to this Valentine’s Day?
2015 $5 Coloured Fine Silver Proof Heart-Shaped Coin
$100.00
510357
Nominal Specifications
$5
Ag 99.9%
31.10 g
42.87 x 39.47 mm
proof
15 000
B. King
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A PERSONAL TOUCH
Alphabet Collection –
Individual Coins
The alphabet is familiar yet timeless, which makes it the perfect
theme for a coin collection. Through beautiful examples of coin
art, a reminder of one’s childhood has been created to give as a
gift to the young and old for all occasions.
The captivating designs of each coin feature a coloured letter
from A-Z, with the addition of corresponding Australian animals,
as well as hidden objects beginning with the same letter. These
unique pieces encourage gifting an initial or spelling a name.
2015 $1 Coloured
Frosted Uncirculated Coin
$15.00 ea.
2015 $1 Coloured Fine Silver Coin
$50.00 ea.
Purchase all 26 coins in the one transaction to receive a 10% discount!
To view the full range, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
Nominal Specifications
$1
$1
AlBr
Ag 99.9%
9.00 g
11.66 g
25.00 mm
25.00 mm
frosted uncirculated
frosted uncirculated
unlimited
5000
B. King
B. King
All coins from A-Z will be made to these specifications, with the mintage stated being
for each variation of the coin.
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A PERSONAL TOUCH
Alphabet Collection –
Personalised Baby Set
Make the tradition of gifting a set of coins to a new arrival
even more personal with the addition of an alphabet coin
of the child’s first initial. Share the love of the alphabet
and Australian animals with the first-time release of a
personalised coin set, which includes a personally selected
2015 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin.
This adorable, beautiful, coveted 2015 Proof Coin Personalised
Baby Set features an alphabet themed packaging design,
five standard circulating coin designs in proof finish and a
delightful personalised coin.
Personalise special occasions with the included gift card
for your heartfelt message.
2015 Proof Coin
Personalised Baby Set
$125.00
For the full nominal specifications or to view the full range of 2015 $1 Coloured Frosted
Uncirculated Coins to personalise your set, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
Select your letter
from the
2015 $1 Coloured Frosted
Uncirculated coins.
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A PERSONAL TOUCH
Baby Sets Proof and
Uncirculated – Alphabet
The popular annual Baby Set series is the perfect gift to
welcome your new arrival in 2015. The new Alphabet Collection
themed sets include the 2015 Proof Baby Set featuring
individually struck proof coins of the six traditional designs
used on our decimal coinage.
Celebrating the new addition is as easy as ABC with the striking
2015 Uncirculated Baby Set and coloured token. Personalise the
gift with the important details of the baby’s birth, family tree
and engrave your message on the ABC coloured token, featuring
charming Australian animals from the Alphabet Collection.
Share your passion of coin collecting with a new generation
with gifts they can treasure for a lifetime.
2015 Uncirculated Baby Set + Coloured Token
$45.00
310403
2015 Proof Baby Set
210309
To view the full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
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$125.00
ANZAC CENTENARY COIN PROGRAM
AIF Sail from Albany
On 1 November 1914, the opening chapter of the Anzac story
was written when the first convoy of the Australian Imperial
Force set sail from Albany to Egypt bound for the First World War.
The intricately designed fine silver proof and extremely limited
gold proof commemorative coins depict the faces of the
brave and the magnificence of the first convoy. The design
captures the sense of solidarity felt by our first Anzacs and
the silhouette of a lone horseman acts as a counterpoint to
the repetition in the design, representational of the individual
story of those who served.
Available for a limited time before the mintage is declared.
2014 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00
210354
2014 $10 Gold Proof Coin $360.00
210351
Nominal Specifications
$1
$10
Ag 99.9%
Au 99.99%
1 oz
1/10 oz
40.00 mm
17.53 mm
proof
proof
10 000
1500
W. Pietranik
W. Pietranik
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ANZAC CENTENARY COIN PROGRAM
Australia at War
Second Releases: Coins 4, 5 and 6
Discover the story of Australia’s military service through
the Australia at War subscription program, commemorating
significant event and dates from our wartime history.
Following the success of the first releases of the Boer War,
German New Guinea and Battle of Cocos, the second releases
have proven to be as highly sought after.
In the centennial year of the Gallipoli Landings, the second
releases reflect on the costly Gallipoli Campaign where the
Anzac legend was forged, the war on the Western Front and
the Australian Flying Corps.
Australia at War
Subscription Program
$199.00
incl. domestic postage
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY subscribe to receive a FREE collection folder. For subscription
program terms and condition or to purchase individual coins, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
Nominal Specifications
50c CuNi
15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated
50 000
50c CuNi
15.55 g 31.51 mm coloured uncirculated 50 000
The 18 coins in the collection will be made to one of these specifications.
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ANZAC CENTENARY COIN PROGRAM
Remembrance Day
Already proving to be one of our most popular coloured
$2 coins, don’t miss your chance to own this coin, reflecting
on the end of the Great War.
The Mint is proud to release the nation’s third, and what is
widely considered as the world’s finest, coloured circulating
coin, along with this limited ‘C’ mintmark edition in honour
of Remembrance Day.
The centrally sculpted design features a dove carrying an olive
branch, whilst the outer edges of the tranquil green coloured
print are inspired by the Australian Commonwealth Military
Forces’ original ‘Rising Sun.’
Keep an eye out for the unique coloured commemorative
circulating coin in your change.
2014 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark
Coloured Uncirculated Coin
$12.50
310504
Nominal Specifications
$2
AlBr
6.60 g
20.50 mm coloured uncirculated
50 000
Royal Australian Mint
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UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Great Barrier Reef Australia
As the world’s most extensive coral reef ecosystem, the Great
Barrier Reef was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1981. Stretching over 2000 kilometres and consisting of over
900 islands, it is as beautiful as it is diverse.
In partnership with UNESCO, the Mint has captured this
spectacular natural wonder in precious metals. Showcasing the
ever-popular clownfish in its sea anemone, with its vibrant and
attractive colours captured in colour print in the silver edition,
these two coins celebrate the iconic Australian attraction’s
unmatched natural beauty.
Watch the creation of this coin on the iPad edition.
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Ag 99.9%
Au 99.99%
1 oz
1/4 oz
40.00 mm
21.69 mm
proof
proof
5000
1500
A. Baggio
A. Baggio
NIO MUN
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United Nations
Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
NDIAL •
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Nominal Specifications
$1
$25
MO
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510618
PA
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$695.00
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2015 $25 Gold Proof Coin
In partnership with
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$110.00
510615
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2015 $1 Silver Proof Coin
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PATRIM
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World
Heritage
Convention
afl premier S H I P C O L L E C T I O N
Hawthorn Football Club
In September 2014, the AFL crowned Hawthorn Football
Club as the new Premiership champion. Claiming their
12th Premiership Cup ensured they would be the only club
to have two consecutive coins made honouring their win, so far.
Relive the heroism and heart-stopping drama of the legendary
Grand Final by securing your own piece of AFL history with the
third releases from the Mint’s AFL Premiership Collection
– the ultimate post-match celebratory mementos!
2014 $1 Uncirculated Coin
$19.95
711148
2014 AFL Premiership PNC
$24.95
711153
2014 $1 Silver Proof Coin
$129.00
711147
2014 AFL Premiership Collection
711149
$295.00
Nominal Specifications
$1
$1
AlBr
Ag 99.9%
9.00 g
1 oz
25.00 mm
40.00 mm
uncirculated
proof
unlimited Royal Australian Mint
5000 Royal Australian Mint
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catalogue
A D D TH E S E CO I N S TO Y O U R CO L L E CT I O N
Tetra-decagon Series
Year of the Goat
2015 50c Tetra-Decagon Unc Coin 410090
$12.50
Also available in box packaging. For more products from this range, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
50c
CuNi
15.37 g
31.51 mm
uncirculated 50 000
A. Vorodeyev
Tetra-decagon Series
Year of the Goat
2015 50c Tetra-Decagon Frunc Coin 510611
$59.90
For more products from this range, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au
50c
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Ag 99.9 %
1/2 oz
31.51 mm frunc
10 000
A. Vorodeyev
Kangaroo Series
2015 $10 Gold Proof Coin
$360.00
210325
For more products from this range, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au
$10
Au 99.99%
1/10 oz
17.53 mm
proof
1500
Royal Australian Mint
Australian Road Sign Series
Koala Road Sign
2014 $30 Silver Frunc Coin – 1 kg
510258
$1,695.00
Made to order. For more products from this range, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
$30
Ag 99.9 %
1 kg
99.95 mm
frunc
1500
A. Baggio
Kangaroo at Sunset
2014 $1 Silver Proof Coin $65.00
210315
$1
Ag 99.9%
6.03 g
21.69 mm
proof
5000
W. Pietranik
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MEET THE MINTIES
Wayne Hennock
P lannin g and S c h edulin g Offi c er
It is fitting on our 50th anniversary to introduce the Mint’s
longest working employee, Wayne Hennock. Wayne applied
for a job at the Mint 39 years ago, when he was 17 years old.
“When I first started in the Tool Room, there were over 400
people working with me. Since then, I’ve worked in every area
from Coin Hall, Drawing Office, Engraving, Die Polishing, Blank
Preparation and now my favourite role in Planning.”
The most memorable project for Wayne was being part of the
2000 Olympic Games Medals program. “I was able to work with
different metals and be hands-on in the process, making the
dies, die polishing and coining the medals. Knowing that some
View more of Wayne's story on the iPad edition.
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of the best athletes in the world have the medals I helped
craft is very fulfilling.”
His time at the Mint has allowed him to witness significant
changes, from the advancements in master tooling, the
utilisation of Automated Guided Vehicles (robots) and
outsourcing blanks. “All the blanks were made at the Mint
when I started with melting furnaces, rolling mills and blanking
presses. That’s the special thing about working here, there are
always new designs and products, new and more efficient ways
to do things that keeps it interesting. I’m excited to see what the
next fifty years has in store for the Mint.”
FROM THE VAULT
E ri c Cle m en t s ' S il v er Cen t repie c e
The Mint is the custodian of Australia’s National Coin Collection,
featuring significant historical coins and notable numismatic
marvels from Australia and further afield. Many people don’t
know that the collection includes a wide variety of items other
than coins as well. A silver centerpiece presented in honour of
the Mint’s opening is one such little gem.
We were delighted to be able to show them the
centerpiece and share the story about how it arrived in
Australia. Now located in the Mint’s boardroom, the
centrepiece has been on display several times in the past.
The crown resembles interlocked coins and at one point
was being considered as the basis of a logo for the Mint.
Crafted by silversmith Eric Clements, it was presented to
the Mint in 1967 on behalf of the Worshipful Company of
Goldsmiths of London. Mrs Julie Jones and her family had
traced a family link to Mr Clements and paid a visit to the Mint
last year to see the item for themselves.
Visit the Mint to see for yourself that coins aren’t the
only treasures to be found here.
View more images on the iPad edition.
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WHAT’S ON
N e w s fr o m a c r o ss t h e Min t
Celebrating our golden anniversary
The Mint will be attending this year’s World Money Fair (WMF)
in Berlin, Germany from 30 January – 1 February as the Guest of
Honour as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. Back home we’ll
also be celebrating in Canberra by throwing open our doors
in February, to give you a behind the scenes look at the Mint,
along with exciting activities and promotions for the whole
family. Keep an eye on ramint.gov.au for more details.
2015 Enlighten event
The Mint is participating in this year's Canberra Enlighten event,
where the city's national attractions open after hours.
Anzac Albany, 30 October – 2 November 2014.
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On Saturday 28 February, we'll be hosting a golden anniversary
celebration, inviting you to come along and Party like it's 1965.
Dress in your retro best and dance to the beats of Melbourne's
celebrated 60s band, The Substitutes.
Visit ramint.gov.au for more details. Tickets are limited.
Keep up to date with the Mint:
Keep up with the movements of the mobile coin press or
latest details of our upcoming releases by visiting ramint.gov.au
or connect with us on Facebook (RoyalAustralianMint)
and Twitter (@RoyalAustMint).
Download the iPad edition for more images of the mobile coin press
at previous events.
Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, 11 November 2014.
WORLD MONEY FAIR EXCLUSIVES
T h e R O Y A L A U S T R A L I A N M I N T – G U E S T O F HO N O U R – 4 4 TH WO R L D MO N E Y F A I R , B E R L I N
The Royal Australian Mint has been named this year’s
Guest of Honour of the 44th World Money Fair (WMF) in Berlin,
the world’s largest coin fair. This is an opportunity for international
mints to join our birthday celebrations and collectors to visit our
Guest of Honour booth for our commemorative products
and special releases.
For the first time, the Mint will be offering collectors exclusive
World Money Fair products, normally reserved for the event.
This is a great opportunity for those who can’t join us in Berlin to
secure your own special WMF products.
World Money Fair
Special Releases
2015 $1 Uncirculated Ampelmann Privy Mark 310673
$10.00
Amplemann is an iconic symbol in Germany.
With the kind permission and support of the AMPELMANN GmbH, www.ampelmann.de
$1
AlBr
9.00 g
25.00 mm
uncirculated
10 000
World Money Fair
Special Releases
2015 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin
- WMF overprint $15.00
310386
Quantity of 5000 available in this packaging from the total mintage of 30 000.
50c
CuNi
15.55 g
31.51 mm coloured uncirculated
30 000 A. Stokic
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Tel: 1300 652 020 – 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Mon – Fri AEST (cost of local call Australia-wide)
International Tel: +61 2 6202 6800 | Fax: +61 2 6202 6953
Royal Australian Mint, Locked Bag 31, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
www.ramint.gov.au | eshop.ramint.gov.au
NB: Coins shown in this catalogue are not actual size unless stated. Coin images in this catalogue are a rendered representation of the actual coins. All prices are inclusive of GST. For full nominal coin specifications
please visit our website. All products are subject to availability. All new products will be dispatched from 30 January 2015, unless otherwise stated on the eShop. Pre-orders will be taken through all sales channels except
for the Coin Shop. All information is correct as of time of printing.
Abbreviations: Unc – Uncirculated | Frunc – Frosted Uncirculated | Circ – Circulated | SGP – Selectively Gold Plated | BU – Brilliant Uncirculated
© Commonwealth of Australia 2014