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January 2012 Number 92 February 2006 Number 65 2006 Number February Dear Collector Mint Field Day Field Mint Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2011, Our Minister, Assistant Treasurer we look forward to what we have in store in The Hon Bill Shorten, officially launched 2012. As many of you would already know, the 2012 International Year of Co-operatives 2012 is going to be a year full of fantastic $1 uncirculated coin, which was admired by new releases from the Royal Australian Mint. all who attended, with many lamenting that Some of these exciting releases are in the the coin was not available to purchase until Region Tourism awards Region Tourism 2011 Canberra and Capital and Capital 2011 Canberra pages of this first Mint Issue of 2012. January. Turn to page 21 to have a look at But first, I’ll bring you up to speed on Mint the design. news from the last months of 2011. The year finished in celebration, after the The Mint played host to a full range of Mint received two awards in its first entry emergency service vehicles on Saturday into the Canberra and Capital Region 5 November for the launch of the 50 years Tourism Awards on Friday 25 November. of Triple Zero coin. All ages were invited The Mint submitted entries into two to explore the various emergency services categories, which resulted in a win for its Australian Open Trophy Tour Australian Open Trophy vehicles, have their faces painted and enjoy Education Program and a commendation a sausage sizzle. It was a very well attended for the 'Visit the Mint – it makes Cents' event, with reports that much fun was had Tourism Marketing Campaign. and even our tour guide was inundated Finally, we look forward to seeing you at with keen visitors wanting to find out more our traditional last coin/first coin event at about the Mint and collecting. the Shop on New Year’s Eve/Day. It is one of To celebrate the commencement of the most popular events we hold at the Mint production of the Australian Open collectible each year with many people vying for the coin program we were lucky enough to unique opportunity to make the last coin host the two Australian Open trophies and of the year or the first coin of the year. the 100th Men’s Championship Medal on Happy collecting Thursday 10 November. Hundreds of lucky sporting fans took up the opportunity to feel like Grand Slam champions and have a photo holding the historic trophies. Look out for these coins on page 8 and 9. On Tuesday 22 November, we attended Ross MacDiarmid Parliament House for the National Launch of Chief Executive Officer Launch of 2012 $1 International Year of Cooperatives Coin of Cooperatives Year of 2012 $1 International Launch the UN International Year of Cooperatives. Royal Australian Mint 2 February 2006 Number 65 2006 Number February Coins of the Commonwealth 2012 Diamond Jubilee As Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II has been an undeniably important part of Australia’s history, identity and role in the world theatre. Since her accession to the throne in 1952, she has overseen many changes within the Commonwealth, and indeed to the social, political, cultural and technological fabric of the globe. This fun collection of international currency is presented in a colourful, book-style presentation folder. The folder measures 360 mm x 305 mm when closed so it is a great size to share. Adults and children alike can learn about the coins of the Commonwealth as they investigate where each of the 44 included coins belong in an interactive activity that the whole family will enjoy. The folder also contains an information booklet describing all of the coins and their corresponding nations in more detail. Price $35.00 310079 Mintage: Unlimited 3 February 2006 Number 65 2006 Number February 2 012 DIAMOND JUBILEE of the accession of HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II Queen Elizabeth II, perhaps Australia’s favourite royal personage, due in part to being the first reigning monarch to visit Australia in 1951, her endurance over the past 60 years and her grace in facing outbreaks of war, assassinations and who could forget annus horribilis. The Queen’s ascension to the crown was celebrated with coins by the Royal Australian Mint for her Silver Jubilee in 1977, Golden Jubilee in 2003 and now after reigning for 60 years we mark her Diamond Jubilee. This anniversary will be celebrated throughout the Commonwealth and there are already numerous custom made issues appearing from a range of private mints from all over the world. Start your collection with the authentic and official Australian coins made by a world class Royal Mint. 4 February 2006 Number 65 2006 Number February Royal Collection 2012 Diamond Jubilee 2012 50c Fine Silver Proof Coin The St Edward’s Crown was used in The Queen’s coronation ceremony in 1953 which is why it takes centre stage in these magnificent designs for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. The detail in this 210072 most historic and bejewelled crown is seen best on the fine silver proof version. The silver also gleams in the custom designed presentation case flocked with a royal purple inlay and complemented by a metal badge insert marking it with the series logo of the Royal Australian Mint Royal Collection range. Price $80.00 210072 Nominal specifications: 50c | Ag 99.9% | 18.24 g | 31.51 mm | proof | 10 000 | S. Devlin 2012 50c Cupro Nickel Uncirculated Coin Like many of our most popular coins and enduring royal designs these jubilee coins are also designed by the official jeweller and goldsmith to Queen Elizabeth II, Stuart Devlin. The designs are certainly celebratory, with blooms of fireworks encrusted with diamonds bursting behind the centrepiece of St Edward’s Crown, all for The Queen who graces the obverse. Price $9.00 310078 Nominal specifications: 50c | Cu/Nickel | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | S. Devlin 310078 5 February 2006 Number 65 2006 Number February TheThe Queen's 2012 Royal GoldDiamond and Silver SetsJubilee Together with The Queen’s Royal Mints of the Commonwealth, The Royal Mint and Royal Canadian Mint, we have produced a remarkable coin for a three coin set exclusively commissioned for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Each coin has ended up being quite reflective of the three strong cultures. The Australian coin is modern and uncluttered and strikes a bold but elegant contrast to the other designs. It was designed by Michael Meszaros, a very talented sculptor who can claim a proud family link to Australian numismatic history. 510146 6 February 2006 Number 65 2006 Number February The 2012 Royal Gold and Silver Sets Variations in fine silver and gold are available and the denominations range from AU50c to CAD$200 and include tremendous diamond embellishments. All coins are certified by the heads of each world leading Mint. The Royal Australian Mint will secure a number of sets from the worldwide mintage to ensure Australian collectors have an opportunity to own the set that will undoubtedly crown all world-wide Diamond Jubilee releases. 2012 Diamond Jubilee Gold Three coin Set Price: $10,118.90 510146 Worldwide Mintage: Gold Set – 375 2012 Diamond Jubilee Silver Three coin Set Price: $522.50 510147 Worldwide Mintage: Silver Set – 4000 Please note: These products were commissioned by The Royal Mint and are not part of the official Australian Numismatic program but are offered here for the interest of Australian collectors. 510147 7 February 2006 Number 65 2006 Number February The four Grand Slam® tournaments: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, represent the pinnacle of world tennis competition. Wimbledon was the first of these tournaments and commenced in 1877, with the Australian Open, originally the Australasian Championships, starting in 1905. Since then the Australian Open has been contested each year, except during the two World Wars and in 1986, when the tournament shifted from mid-December to mid-January. Official Australian Open Men's and Women's Trophy Coins The uncirculated coins feature the iconic trophies of the Australian Open presented on a background of curved stripes that mirror the rubber strip on a tennis ball. Given the iconic stature of both the 310146 Men's and Women’s trophies, we have given them their own respective coins. 2012 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Men's Price $15.00 310146 Nominal specifications: $1 | Al/Bronze | 9.00 g | 25.00 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | W. Pietranik 2012 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Women’s Price $15.00 310165 Nominal specifications: $1 | Al/Bronze | 9.00 g | 25.00 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | W. Pietranik 310165 8 February 2006 Number 65 2006 Number February Official Australian Open 100th Men’s Champion Coins 2012 $2 Selectively Gold Plated Fine Silver Proof Coin The reverse of this coin features a representation of the medal that will be presented to the Australian Open 100th Men’s Champion. This coin is presented in a black leatherette case with a Certificate of Authenticity, safely kept together in a beautifully designed outer box. Price $95.00 210099 Nominal specifications: $2 | Ag 99.9% | 20.00 g | 34.00 mm | proof | 10 000 | W. Pietranik 210099 2012 $5 Uncirculated Coin This uncirculated coin also depicts a representation of the medal that will be presented to the Australian Open 100th Men’s Champion. This coin is presented in a clear plastic case within a card, so you will be able to view and enjoy it well beyond this year’s Australian Open. Price $25.00 310148 Nominal specifications: $5 | Al/Zn/Bronze | 20.00 g | 38.74 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | W.