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6 Dear Collector

September is here again, and with it the release The Mint recently set up a temporary shop in of the first of many inspiring coin releases in 2014. Queensland, with a stall at the Royal Queensland Show As you are all probably aware, the Mint has had a great (Ekka) in Brisbane from August 8 – 17. In addition to first half of 2013 through the release of fantastic coins more than 10 000 animals and 23 000 competition that continue to tell Australia’s story. entries, one of the highlights of the show for many was The largest of these releases was the launch of the creating a 2013 Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar and 2013 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Dump $1 uncirculated ‘B’ counterstamp coin on our Queen Elizabeth II $2 coloured circulating coin. mobile press – a great take-home memento from one The slow reveal of the coin’s design on the website of Queenland’s largest and most loved annual events. www.colourfulchange.com.au took the Australian Back on home soil, the Mint’s Visitors Gallery was public along for the circulating coin production recently transformed with the installation of the journey with a fun view of how coins are made at sculpture ‘Floating Currency’ above the ‘Cascading the Mint. The unlocking of each stage of the process Staircase’ in the Mint foyer. It was launched by was announced on the Facebook page Centenary of Canberra Creative Director Robyn Archer www.facebook.com/yourcolourfulchange and on on Thursday 27 June, who spoke at length about the twitter with the hashtag #colourfulchange. We are importance of institutions such as the Royal Australian currently running a Colourful Change video competition Mint in continuing to tell the Australian story. on the Colourful Change website, and voting closes This month’s Mint Issue includes great coins which soon so make sure you check it out and vote for will be kicking off our numismatic calendar for 2014, your favourite! as well as some new 2013 coins. The most exciting The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the coin has been featured on the front cover of this Issue, Honourable Quentin Bryce AC AVO, officially launched and celebrates the 40th anniversary of Sydney’s Opera the 2013 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of House. The second coin in the Southern Sky series can Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II $2 coloured circulating also be found within these pages, and make sure to coin to the public at the end of June; Her Excellency look out for the Ashes and Lunar Year of the Horse pressed the button to begin the packing process which coins as well. packaged these coins for distribution to banks. Happy collecting! The coin has been spotted in change across Australia already, however we are also holding a coin swap at a location which will be chosen through a Twitter competition using hashtags to vote for the city to hold the event in. Check out our website for more details! Ross MacDiarmid We look forward to meeting all the enthusiastic Chief Executive Officer collectors wanting to get their hands on this coin. Royal Australian Mint

1The Mint's Colourful Change website is a hive of activity - check it out! 2 The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, getting a closer look at Australia’s first purple striped circulating $2 coin. 3 The Mint's Centenary of Canberra coin sculpture, 'Floating Currency'. 4 The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO pressing the button to begin the packaging of Australia's first purple striped circulating coin. 5 The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, launching Australia’s first purple striped circulating coin. 6 Centenary of Canberra Creative Director Robyn Archer AO launching the Mint's sculpture 'Floating Currency'. 1 off the presses

Melbourne International Instagram and Pinterest added Coin Show to Mint’s social media stable The Mint will be making its way down to You’ve connected with us on Facebook Melbourne for the International Coin Show and Twitter, now you can be even more from 18 – 20 October 2013. Also coming connected with the Mint through Instagram along with us will be a special display, and Pinterest. Check out beautiful which will allow you to see some specially behind-the-scenes images from the Mint’s selected coins up close in holographic Instragram account @royalaustmint, where form. There is the opportunity to strike the colours and beauty that inspire our your own ‘M’ counterstamp on the 2013 everyday work come to life. You can plan Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar and Dump your future coin collection, as well as check $1 coin on our mobile press. out tangible inspirations that help fuel our creativity, on specially created boards on Pinterest – follow them and re-pin from Coming soon in October: royalaustmint. Key to the House As part of our celebrations for the 25th Legends Member Program anniversary of Australia’s Parliament House, the Mint is presenting a very special If you have not yet signed up for the Royal exhibition that showcases one of the most Australian Mint’s Legends program, you can interesting items in our collection, amongst join by ticking the box on your order form, other special Parliament House coins and contacting our call centre, or emailing us at memorabilia made by the Mint. The title of [email protected]. Note: Cumulative the exhibition gives a very big clue of what spends for Legends Members will revert the ‘key’ item might be! You can catch a back to zero at the end of August for the preview of this display at Parliament House start of another 12 month-period. For all from 15 August, before the full exhibition information on the Legends program visit opens at the Mint on 17 October. www.ramint.gov.au/faq

2 meet the minties

In any given year the Royal Australian Mint produces hundreds of thousands of circulating and numismatic coins. Few people know exactly who is responsible for designing, minting, and releasing a particular coin, however. So, with that in mind, we have peeled back the veil in order to introduce you to people who are instrumental in producing some of the finest coins on the planet. They call themselves “Minties”.

at the Mint in 1988, and is one of the Sang Tran few people who have seen the business Circulating Coin Hall transition to new technologies – and to new premises. Leading Hand “I’ve seen many changes in my time The Royal Australian Mint’s factory floor here,” said Sang, “from the way we ‘tip’ is like that of any other manufacturing the blanks; to the introduction of AGVs plant – multi-faceted, fast paced and noisy. (automatically guided vehicles); and To meet the needs of the Australian public, introduction of robots into the Mint.” the Mint employs a number of dedicated “We have had to learn new systems and individuals to oversee its operations. new technologies – but it all helps make One of these people is Sang Tran, the the process smoother.” Mint’s Circulating Coin Hall Leading Hand. As Leading Hand, Sang is responsible for Sang moved to Canberra from Vietnam helping coordinate the production of in 1980, and admits to not knowing a Australia’s circulating coins. He is also lot about the Australian capital when he affectionately known as the “keeper” arrived on our shores; he began work of Mint drawcard robot, Titan.

3 Sydney Opera House 40th Anniversary

Sydney Opera House is a masterpiece that Following an international design competition, belongs to all Australians. One of the world's most drawing more than 200 entries around the world, recognised and celebrated buildings, it contributes Jørn Utzon – a relatively unknown Danish architect significantly to the cultural life of the city, Sydney. – triumphed with his scheme of vaulted sails. In Opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 20 giving the world one of the 20th century’s greatest October 1973, the UNESCO World Heritage listed buildings, Jørn Utzon changed the creative and building welcomes over 8.2 million visitors on cultural landscape of Australia forever. site every year and is one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres and cultural destinations.

4 40th Anniversary of Sydney Opera House

In 2013 the Royal Australian Mint celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Sydney Opera House with the release of a one ounce silver proof coin depicting the much-loved building in its entire splendour as seen from the harbour. In July 2007 Sydney Opera House was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognising the structure as a ‘masterpiece of human creative genius'. To complement this precious keepsake, the Mint has also released an aluminium bronze version of the coin 210292 which will make both a great present and a wonderful start to a new collection.

2013 $1 Silver Proof Coin

Price: $100.00 210292 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | proof | 5000 | A. Stokic

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5 Exciting and extroverted, vivid and animated, people born in the year of the horse are said to be bursting with energy – the life of any party they attend. It is with this description in mind that the Royal Australian Mint is pleased to announce the latest release in its innovative Lunar series, the Lunar Year of the Horse coin. Since 2007 the Mint has celebrated each Lunar Year by releasing coins depicting each animal of the Chinese Zodiac Calendar.

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In 2014, we acknowledge those born under the sign of the Horse with the release of these expertly crafted coins.

2014 $10 Gold Proof Coin

Price: $360.00 210259 Nominal Specifications: $10 | Au 99.99% | 1/10 oz | 17.53 mm | proof | 2500 | RAM

2014 $1 Silver Proof Coin

Price: $55.00 210257 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 11.66 g | 25.00 mm | proof | 10 000 | RAM

2014 $1 Uncirculated Coin 210259 310300

Price: $13.50 310300 Nominal Specifications: $1 | AlBr | 9 g | 25.00 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | RAM

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7 2014 Lunar Year of the Horse

2014 Tetra-decagon 50c Uncirculated Coin The reverse design features an artistic impression of an unbridled horse cavorting through fields of flowing grass, with the traditional Chinese character for ‘horse’ in the sky. The powerful image will resonate with all coin enthusiasts, not only those born under this much- loved astrological sign. This uncirculated coin is struck on cupro-nickel, and 410077 is available presented in either a beautifully coloured coin wallet (pictured) or an easy-to-store box for those space conscious collectors.

2013 Lunar Year of the Snake 2013 Tetra-decagon 50c Uncirculated Coin

410046 The Mint’s 2013 serpentine-faced, fourteen-sided coin is still available for purchase.

8 Year of the Horse 2014 Lunar Prestige Series

The 1 oz and 5 oz coins will feature the ‘Kicking Horse’, a popular design in Chinese art during the Ming Emperor Chénghuá (1465-1467). The 1 kg coins will feature the ‘Eight Horses’ of Má Wáng, renowned for having carried the fifth ruler of the Zhou Dynasty (King Mu 1023-957 BCE). Both designs are from exciting young artist Chrissy Lau.

2014 $1 Silver Coin Price: $80.00 210262 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | proof-like | 10 000 | C. Lau

2014 $10 Silver Coin Price: $320.00 210264 Nominal Specifications: $10 | Ag 99.9% | 5 oz | 65.00 mm | proof-like | 5000 | C. Lau

2014 $30 Silver Coin Price: $1,695.00 210266 Nominal Specifications: $30 | Ag 99.9% | 1 kg | 100.00 mm | proof-like | 1500 | C. Lau

2014 $100 Gold Coin Price: $2,275.00 210268 Nominal Specifications: $100 | Au 99.99% | 1 oz | 38.74 mm | proof-like | 1500 | C. Lau

2014 $500 Gold Coin (MADE TO ORDER) Price: $11,450.00 210270 Nominal Specifications: $500 | Au 99.99% | 5 oz | 60.00 mm | proof-like | 1000 | C. Lau

2014 $3000 Gold Coin (MADE TO ORDER) Price: $73,945.00 210272 Nominal Specifications: $3000 | Au 99.99% | 1 kg | 75.00 mm | proof-like | 100 | C. Lau

9 2013 $5 silver proof COLOUR PRINTED domed coin

This year, Royal Australian Mint’s celebrated Southern Sky collection features a heavenly body of stars that have been talked about, and admired, for millennia. Pavo is Latin for peacock, and the origins of the Pavo constellation are steeped in ancient Greco-Roman myths, variations of which are still told around the world today.

10 2013 Southern Sky – PAVO

$5 Silver Proof Colour Printed Domed Coin In Greek and Roman mythology, the peacock was sacred to Hera (or Juno), Goddess of Women and Marriage – who was also the wife of Zeus; she was said to have adorned the tail feathers of the bird with the thousand eyes of her giant servant, Argus Panoptes, as a tribute after he was slain. The constellation is said to depict a male peacock who has erected and fanned out his train, drooped his half- open wings to his sides, and is strutting and prancing from one foot to the other, shivering from time to time. This produces a spectacular shimmering, psychedelic display – and an amazing coin. 210187 Just as the peacock is a symbol of the greatness of an ancient Goddess, so is the Pavo coin a symbol of the Mint’s continued commitment to produce breathtakingly innovative collectible coins. The coin has been expertly crafted by Mint designer, Aaron Baggio, and shows the Pavo constellation as it appears in the early night sky. The celestial coordinates of the starry image encircle the outer rim of the coin. Following the sell-out success of our 2012 Southern Sky Crux $5 Colour Printed Domed Coin, the Mint is releasing 10 000 of these innovative and imaginative 2013 $5 silver proof COLOUR PRINTED domed coin coins to collectors. They are expected to sell fast, so get in and secure yours today.

Price: $120.00 210187 Nominal Specifications: $5 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 39.62 mm | proof | 10 000 | A. Baggio

11 FIRSTBORN baby of the DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE 2 013

He is the baby boy that, seemingly, the whole world has been waiting for. Ever since the Palace announced in late 2012 that the Duchess of Cambridge was pregnant, preparations have been made in earnest for the arrival of the new royal - all in front of the world’s media and a never-ending line of eager onlookers. It has been 120 years since a sitting British monarch has been alive for the birth of a great-grandchild and heir. Prince George now becomes third in line to the throne behind The Duke of Cambridge and The Prince of Wales. With the impending birth of the new prince, the Royal Australian Mint sought approval from Buckingham Palace to create a specially designed coin – complete with the name of the new royal – and it is our pleasure to now bring this special coin to you.

12 2013 Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Royal Baby Coins

To celebrate this joyous occasion, the Royal Australian Mint is proud to release the latest coin in its Royal 210284 Collection. Prince George's name appears under the monograms of each of his parents, set in the latest branch of the Royal Family Tree. These special 50 cent coins will be available in either fine silver or cupro-nickel and signify the next stage in the life of the British monarchy.

2013 50c Silver Proof Coin

Price: $80.00 210284 Nominal Specifications: 50c | Ag 99.9% | 18.24 g | 31.51 mm | proof | 10 000 | E. Llewelyn

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13 Korean War 1950 –1953 60th Anniversary The Korean War began on 25 June 1950, when North Korean forces invaded South Korea. Attrition warfare, reminiscent of the Western Front years before, ensued. Fierce fighting continued right up until the last day of the conflict, which was signaled by the signing of an armistice on 27 July 1953 – three years and one month after the war began. The ending was so abrupt that some soldiers had to be convinced the conflict really was over.

14 60th Anniversary of the Korean War

This $1 coin produced by the Royal Australian Mint commemorates the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Its reverse, designed by Mint designer Aaron Baggio, symbolizes the signing of the armistice agreement between communist and United Nations leaders in 1953. The depiction of a dove in flight and the word ‘peace’ in Korean is a reminder of the ultimate goal on the still-troubled peninsula.

210251 2013 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin

Price: $55.00 210251 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 11.66 g | 25.00 mm | proof | 5000 | A. Baggio

2013 $1 Uncirculated Coin

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15 Celebrated 19th century zoological illustrator Henry Constantine Richter was born into a family of renowned artists and sculptors around 1821. It is little wonder then that Richter, a man of amazing natural talent, was commissioned by famed wildlife author John Gould in 1844 - following the death of Gould’s wife and respected illustrator, Elizabeth. 2014

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16 2014 Kangaroo Series – Explorers’ First Sightings

The second release in the Royal Australian Mint’s Explorers’ First Sightings series is a representation of a Western Grey Kangaroo, taken from John Gould’s The Mammals of Australia. Richter’s depiction of these animals was taken from a sketch made by Gould’s 210253 Australian journey in 1838. This beautifully designed coin captures the essence of Gould’s original design and Richter’s artistic talent – as well as the intrigue, intricacy, and creative expression that went into documenting what was then an almost unseen species in Europe.

2014 $10 Gold Proof Coin

Price: $360.00 210253 Nominal Specifications: $10 | Au 99.99% | 1/10 oz | 17.53 mm | proof | 1500 | A. Baggio

2014 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin 210255

Price: $100.00 210255 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40 mm | proof | 10 000 | A. Baggio

2014 $1 Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin

Price: $80.00 310297 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40 mm | frosted uncirculated | unlimited | A. Baggio

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60th Anniversary of the CORONATION of HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Months before her 26th birthday, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of King George IV ascended to the throne following the death of her father. The coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took place over a year later, on 2 June 1953, and was an event that captured the imagination of the entire world. In addition to the 8251 guests in attendance, an international audience of over twenty million watched the coronation ceremony on television – for many it was the first televised event they had ever seen. At the time, many saw the accession of this new, young queen to be the spark Great Britain needed following the devastation of the Second World War and the hardship in the years that had followed – some even called it the start of a prosperous, second Elizabethan era. 60 years later, Queen Elizabeth II is a monarch who is still adored around the world; a Queen whose reign has endured through extremely trying times, and has been celebrated in times of prosperity; and a loving mother, grandmother and, as of June, a great-grandmother.

18 Royal Collection 60th Anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Australian Mint has released a series of coins that will serve as precious mementos for years to come. 310314 2013 $2 Colour Printed ‘C’ Mintmark Uncirculated Coin The uncirculated version of Australia’s first purple- striped coin, and the inspiration behind the Mint’s Colourful Change program, has been pressed with a Canberra ‘C’ Mintmark. The design features a stylised representation of St Edward’s Crown surrounded by circles including a pattern of purple stripes.

2013 50c Fine Silver Proof Coin 210163 The coloured $2 coin is complimented by an equally beautiful 50c coin, adorned with 60 overlapping representations of St Edward’s Crown that have been positioned to form a Tudor Rose. This coin is available in both proof and uncirculated versions.

Price: $80.00 210163 Nominal Specifications: 50c | Ag 99.9% | 18.24 g | 31.51 mm | proof | 10 000 | A. Stokic

2013 50c Uncirculated Coin

20 2013 Gold and Silver Proof Coins

For the first time ever, the Royal Australian Mint has individually released Stuart Devlin and Horst Hahne’s coin designs in gold and silver proof finishes.

For a limited time only, buy all six gold or 210235 silver coins (5c through $2) in one transaction to receive the same certificate number for each coin!

Gold Proof Coins

5c 210239 $595.00 210239 10c 210241 $1195.00 20c 210243 $1995.00 50c 210245 $2800.00 $1 210247 $1795.00 $2 210249 $1395.00 Silver Proof Coins

5c 210225 $35.00 10c 210227 $45.00 20c 210229 $60.00 50c 210231 $80.00 $1 210233 $55.00 210233 $2 210235 $50.00 Mintage: Unlimited – For full nominal specifications visit our eShop, https://eshop.ramint.gov.au 210241

21 2013 20c Uncirculated Coin When an Australian cricket team first won on English soil in 1882, a British newspaper, The Sporting Times, famously published a satirical obituary stating that English cricket had died, the body had been cremated and the ashes had been taken to Australia. The subsequent 1882-1883 English tour of Australia was dubbed “the quest to regain The Ashes”… During their tour, a small terracotta urn was presented to English captain Ivo Bligh by a group of Melbourne women. It was said to contain the cremated remains of a cricket bail – or so the story goes. This urn became the symbol of one of the most celebrated and hotly 310290 contested rivalries in international sport. 130 years later, the Royal Australian Mint has released this striking memento in commemoration of the nail- biting contests of the past – and in anticipation of those yet to come.

22 2013 Inspirational Australians

2013 $1 Uncirculated Coin Australia’s ‘ King of Country’ was born in Kempsey, New South Wales, in June, 1927. Named David Gordon Kirkpatrick by his parents, the young musician adopted the stage name “Slim Dusty” at just 11 years of age. Slim’s 1957 hit “A Pub with No Beer” was the first Australian single to receive a Gold Record and was, at the time, the biggest selling record by an Australian. What is more, the boy from the bush made sure everyone heard his music – he was known to travel 30 000 miles annually to reach his audience. Looking Forward, Looking Back – Slim Dusty’s 100th album – was released in 2000 through record label EMI, as all his previous 99 records had been. This meant that Slim Dusty was the first recording artist to release 100 albums through the same record label – just another accolade in a truly mesmerising career. The next release in Royal Australian Mint’s “Inspirational Australians” series pays tribute to one of Australia’s greatest ever musical talents – and one of the nation’s favourite sons.

23 AUSTRALIAN SALTWATER CROCODILES

2014 $1 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin Following the success of the much sought-after ‘Bindi’ coin, the Royal Australian Mint is delighted to portray another impressive saltwater crocodile from Australia Zoo on our coins. The next release in this series features Graham, the breeding partner of Bindi, who featured on our initial coin for the series. Graham is a formidable 11.84 feet long, weighs a staggering 350 kilograms and has been at Australia Zoo since 1988. This silver frosted uncirculated coin features a full body 310307 artistic impression of Graham the Saltwater Crocodile with mangroves set in the background. The 1 oz coin is displayed in a beautifully designed presentation card – an added bonus for easy storage – and will appeal to lovers of Australian fauna.

Price: $80.00 310307 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40 mm | frosted uncirculated | 10 000 | T. Dean

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2013 $1 Colour Printed Frosted Uncirculated Coins

Atlantic Puffin 310216 The Atlantic Puffin’s waddling gait and often peculiar behaviour have led it to be known fondly as the “clown of the sea” and “sea parrot”. This ‘colourful’ 310222 character rounds out the Mint’s 2013 Polar Animal series in eye-catching fashion.

Weddell Seal 310219 Mottled-coated Weddell Seals can weigh as much as 600kg – and a good thing too! These ‘smiling’ Antarctic locals are considered to have the southern-most distribution of any mammal on the planet, with only 310228 a thick layer of fatty blubber to protect them from the elements. *All six coins in this series are still available.

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2013 Silver Proof Three Coin Set As part of our celebration of the Holey Dollar and Dump, Australia’s first official currency, the Royal Australian Mint have collaborated with the Royal Spanish Mint (Real Casa del la Moneda) to bring you this exceptional silver proof three coin set. Coin historians will know that the first ever Holey Dollars were struck from Spanish eight reale pieces, popularly known as “pieces of eight”, and were crafted by a convicted forger. Now, in 2013, we celebrate this monetary link between the two nations with the first ever joint coin issue between Australia and Spain. The set features a 10 euro coin, $1 coin, and 25 cent coin. What is more, the commemorative 10 euro coin features a reproduction of an obverse design of the eight reale coins. This is the first euro coin to bear a unique ‘C’ privy mark, echoing the Royal Australian Mint’s Canberra mintmark, which highlights the significance of this international partnership and monetary milestone. The reverse designs of the accompanying $1 and 25 cent coins are reminiscent of the original Holey Dollar and Dump, which have become rare and valuable.

Price: $220.00 210192 Nominal Specifications: Holey Dollar: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 18.65 g | 40.00 mm | proof | 5000 210192 Dump: 25c | Ag 99.9% | 5.80 g | 19.00 mm | proof | 5000 8 Reales: €10 | Ag 92.5% | 27.00 g | 40.00 mm | proof | 5000

26 2013 $10 Fine Silver Proof Coin In 2013, the Royal Australian Mint pays tribute to Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson, and William Charles Wentworth – three men who undertook one of the most celebrated expeditions in Australian history. Each coin in this limited mintage of 5000 comes with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity and is housed in a leatherette presentation case.

Price: $175.00 210189

Nominal Specifications $10 | Ag 99.9% | 60.50 g | 50.00 mm | proof | 5000 | T. Dean 210189

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2013 $1 Colour Printed Frosted Uncirculated Coin Few of those who witnessed Black Caviar’s first win at Flemington in 2009 could have known just how special she would be. This colour printed frosted uncirculated coin commemorates the spirited mare’s sterling undefeated 25 race record.

27 australia remembers Army Chaplains 2013 20c Uncirculated Coin This year’s Australia Remembers series pays tribute to those members of the clergy who have stood beside our soldiers and offered spiritual, moral, and ethical guidance in times of need. The Mint’s highly popular Australia Remembers series has been created to recognise those who have made history beyond the battlefields.

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2013 50c Uncirculated Coin To celebrate 100 years of Australian stamps, the Royal Australian Mint has released an uncirculated 50c coin that preserves the image of the first true Australian Kangaroo and Map stamp.

Price: $9.00 310259

28 Army Chaplains

2013 Uncirculated Three Coin Set The Mint’s Centenary of Australian Banknotes coin designs were inspired by the banknotes originally issued 100 years ago; they feature iconic images of Australia’s primary industries of the era, taken from the ten shillings, one pound, and five pound designs.

200 years of The Benevolent Society 2013 $1 Uncirculated Coin Established in 1813, The Benevolent Society lays claim to being Australia’s first charity organisation. It was established by Edward Smith Hall, and has served to provide aid to millions of Australians for two centuries. The Royal Australian Mint is honoured to release a $1 coin, featuring an interpretation of the Society’s original logo, to celebrate this charity’s commendable milestone.

Price: $13.50 310213

Nominal Specifications: $1 | AlZnBr | 9.00 g | 25.00 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | RAM 310213

29 AUSTRALIAN Road Sign series 2013 $1 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin The Royal Australian Mint is proud to introduce the first of this precious metal road sign series, the Kangaroo Road Sign. This road sign depicts one of Australia’s most recognisable icons and is a uniquely Australian symbol that is associated with Australian culture internationally.

Price: $88.00 510155

510155 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | frosted uncirculated | 40 000 | W. Pietranik

2013 $1 Silver Proof Coin Year of the Snake people are said to possess great wisdom, and are deep, quiet thinkers with calm, intense natures. The Royal Australian Mint celebrates 2013 with three unique releases – including a special gold ingot. For more details, visit our eShop.

Price: $55.00 210141 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 11.66 g | 25.00 mm | proof | 10 000 | RAM

210141 30 2013 Australian Wedding Coin Collection

This coin set is presented in a leatherette case and accompanied by a plaque and printed card where you can enclose that something extra – even though on their own these coins will impress. Stunning proof coins 210132 will be a welcome inclusion in any wedding gift register or for those special wedding anniversaries in 2013.

Price: $145.00 210132

Mintage: Unlimited – For full nominal specifications visit our eShop, https://eshop.ramint.gov.au 2013 Baby Set Dot and the Kangaroo

Gift selection can be difficult, make it easy for yourself! You can purchase your gift online though our eShop, by contacting our friendly Call Centre team or by filling out the attached mail order form. You can either opt for the gift to be posted to you, or we can send it to the gift recipient on your behalf. 310179 2013 Baby Set – Australian Unc Coins Price: $45.00 310179 Mintage: Unlimited $1 & Medallion Designer: A. Baggio 2013 Baby Set – Australian Proof Coins Price: $125.00 210131

Mintage: Unlimited – For full nominal specifications visit our eShop, https://eshop.ramint.gov.au

210131 31 2013 six coin year sets

The Royal Australian Mint’s annual six coin year set releases are highly anticipated by both seasoned collectors and those just starting their coin collecting hobby, through the rediscovery of designs that are familiar but become spectacular!

2013 Six Coin Proof Year Set: $130.00 210130 2013 Six Coin Unc Year Set: $32.50 310178

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CENTENARY OF CANBERRA 2013 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin When Walter Burley Griffin’s ambitious and ultimately triumphant design for Australia’s federal capital began with the laying of the foundation stone in 1913, even the most optimistic champion of the city’s development could not have foreseen the success of today’s Canberra. This richly finished proof coin is struck in fine silver, and depicts the Canberra skyline presented against an artistic

210170 impression of that same site one hundred years ago. Price: $110.00 210170 Nominal Specifications: $5 | Ag 99.9% | 36.31 g | 38.74 mm | proof | 5000 | A. Stokic

32 The Sydney Swans made it onto our coins last year - it may be your team 2013 afl this time round! premiership coins

With the final round of the regular season upon us, and finals footy around the corner, the Royal Australian Mint is proud to once again announce the upcoming release of its AFL Premiership coins. In 2012, the Sydney Swans flew highest to claim the title; this year, the race is wide-open. As soon as the final siren sounds on 28 September, the Mint will begin the process of creating these commemorative coins – complete with the name of the winning team.

Pre-orders are available from 2 September 2013.

2013 $1 Silver Proof Premiership Coin

Price: $115.00 310493 Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | proof | 5000

2013 $1 Uncirculated AFL Premiership Coin

33 KANGAROO AT SUNSET

2014 $25 Gold Proof Coin – COMING SOON In November the Royal Australian Mint will revisit one of its most beloved and sought-after works - the Kangaroo at Sunset. Reproduced on a fine gold $25 coin, Wojciech Pietranik’s lone kangaroo bounding across the desert plains against a setting sun is a truly iconic Australian image. This product will be available by ballot, with the ballot form to be included with November’s Mint Issue. There will be only one ballot submission per customer. Full terms and conditions will be included with November’s Mint Issue.

To qualify for November’s ballot, you will need to have been an active customer* on or before 30 September 2013.

Price: $600.00 210277 Nominal Specifications: $25 | Au 99.99% | 21.69 mm | 1/5 oz | proof | 1000 | W. Pietranik * You will need to have purchased through the Mint's Call Centre or eShop within the last eighteen months

NB: Coins shown in this catalogue are not actual size unless stated. Contact details: Royal Australian Mint All prices are inclusive of GST. For full nominal coin specifications please visit our website. All products are subject to availability. Tel: 1300 652 020 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Mon – Fri AEST (cost of local call Australia-wide) All new coin releases will also be dispatched from 2 September International Tel: +61 2 6202 6800 2013, unless otherwise stated in Mint Issue. Pre-orders will be taken through all sales channels except for the Coin Shop. All information Fax: +61 2 6202 6953 is correct as of time of printing. Mail: Royal Australian Mint, Locked Bag 31, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia Abbreviations: Unc – Uncirculated Website: www.ramint.gov.au eShop: https://eshop.ramint.gov.au Frunc – Frosted Uncirculated Circ – Circulated SGP – Selectively Gold Plated © Commonwealth of Australia 2013