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1 Factory walkthrough visitors at the 2015 Mint Open Day. 3 The Changeover Tour in Newcastle, NSW. 6 The Changeover Tour in Wollongong, NSW. 2 The Mint opens it's doors at the 2015 Mint Open Day. 4 The Changeover Tour in Newcastle, NSW. 7 The Mint at the WMF Berlin 2015. 5 The Changeover Tour in Tamworth, NSW. 8 International Business Director Dr Prabir De at the WMF Berlin 2015. DEARCOLLECTOR CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Featured Products 4
50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency 4 Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2015, the fun filled year of celebrations for the In Come the Dollars, In Come the Cents 6 Royal Australian Mint‘s 50th anniversary, we welcome 2016 marking the golden anniversary Australia's First Mints – Growth from Gold 8 of Australian decimal currency. Australian Saltwater Crocodiles – Monty 10 We have a lot of exciting products and activities planned for this year and have already started the Lunar Series – Year of the Monkey 12 celebrations in Berlin at the World Money Fair, sharing this historic Australian milestone with the With Love 14 world. Please see page 23 to see products released in Berlin to mark this momentous occasion. On Saturday 13 February 2016, the day everyone has been waiting for since last year’s Open Day, Products 16 you’ll get another chance to come and walkthrough our working factory at the Royal Australian Mint Open Day! Come along and share in the celebrations for the golden anniversary Alphabet Collection – Personalised Baby Set 16 of Australian decimal currency! Please see page 31 for more information on the Open Day and page 5 for the special release. Alphabet Collection – Proof and Uncirculated Baby Sets 17 As many of you know, late last year, the Mint went on the first leg of The Changeover Tour, named Alphabet Collection – especially for this anniversary year, bringing the minting experience to the people of Wollongong, Individual Fine Silver Coins 18 Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo. Following this success, the Mint will continue to share the Alphabet Collection – decimal currency story with other states and territories throughout the year. The next locations of Individual Frosted Uncirculated Coins 19 the tour are soon to be announced so please continue to check in with our social media channels Sydney New Year's Eve 20 and website for updates. The Changeover – I hope many of you get the chance to celebrate this anniversary with us either through our 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency 21 stunning 2016 coin releases or at one of our events this year. Kangaroo Series – Seasons Change 22 Best wishes for a successful 2016! World Money Fair Berlin 2016 23 Unlikely Heroes Great and Small 24
Catalogue 25 Ross MacDiarmid Meet the Minties 28 Chief Executive Officer From the Vault 29 Royal Australian Mint What's On 30 Open Day 31 NEW 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN DECIMAL CURRENCY
ROUND 50c GOLD PLATED COIN
4 5 SPECIAL RELEASE Available from 13 February 2016!
This golden round 50c coin celebrates fifty years of decimal 2016 Round 50c Gold Plated currency and is symbolic of the first round 50c coin that Uncirculated Coin $20.00 Australia ever saw. 310964 Available for 50 days only from 13 February – 4 April 2016. Combining the shape and metal composition of the original 1966 50c circulating coin, while featuring the edge profile of the current 50c dodecagon circulating coin, this unique gold release brings together the old and the new. A mintage of 21 966 has been set to reflect the start of the ‘changeover’ period of February 1966. As part of the Open Day on 13 February 2016, there will be exclusive ‘Open Day’ packaging on an allocation of this Nominal Specifications mintage – only available if you come to the Mint on the day 50c CuNi gold plated 15.37 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 21 966 S. Devlin to join in with our celebrations! 4 5 NEW 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN DECIMAL CURRENCY
IN COME THE DOLLARS, IN COME THE CENTS
6 7 A significant day for Australia fifty years ago was 2016 Six Coin Uncirculated Set $66.00 14 February 1966 when pounds, shillings and pence 310903 were replaced by dollars and cents. The conversion from imperial to decimal currency was first introduced as an election promise from Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies in 1958. After eight years of careful planning and public education – including a memorable publicity campaign featuring Dollar Bill, Currency Day arrived Nominal Specifications on schedule in 1966. 1c Bronze 2.59 g 17.53 mm uncirculated 10 000 S. Devlin 2c Bronze 5.18 g 21.59 mm uncirculated 10 000 S. Devlin To celebrate this momentous milestone, the Mint has 5c CuNi 2.83 g 19.41 mm uncirculated 10 000 S. Devlin produced a unique set comprising of the original coins 10c CuNi 5.66 g 23.6 mm uncirculated 10 000 S. Devlin released on this day including a 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c and a 20c CuNi 11.30 g 28.52 mm uncirculated 10 000 S. Devlin round 50c coin. 50c Ag800 13.28 g 31.50 mm uncirculated 10 000 S. Devlin 6 7 NEW
2016 MINTMARK SERIES
AUSTRALIA’S FIRST MINTS
8 9 On the 50th anniversary of Australian decimal currency, the 2016 Four Coin Mintmark and Australia's First Mints product range pays tribute to the coins, Privy Mark Set $25.00 mints and gold rushes which were vital chapters in the early 310887 story of our currency. 2016 $1 Silver Proof ‘C’ Mintmark Coin $50.00 Each coin’s reverse emulates a Sydney Mint sovereign, 210462 a design unique to Australia. 2016 $10 Gold Proof ‘C’ Mintmark Coin $300.00 210464 This 2016 Mintmark Series perfectly exhibits our ‘Growth from This design will be used on the Mint's gallery press in Canberra. Gold’ and is fitting for those looking to mark this historic Australian anniversary in a special way. Presented in aluminium bronze with a ‘C’ mintmark and Nominal Specifications ‘S’, ‘B’ and ‘M’ privy marks, this uncirculated four coin set $1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm uncirculated unlimited Royal Australian Mint $1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm proof 5000 Royal Australian Mint celebrates Australian society’s growth from the 19th century. $10 Au 99.99% 1/10 oz 17.53 mm proof 1500 Royal Australian Mint
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AUSTRALIAN SALTWATER CROCODILES
MONTY – HIGH RELIEF
10 11 Continuing the Mint’s collaboration with Australia Zoo, the 2016 $1 Fine Silver popular Australian Saltwater Crocodiles series features the Frosted Uncirculated Coin $80.00 beloved movie star crocodile, Monty. The 400 kilogram, 310905 3.7 metre long Saltwater Crocodile rose to fame in the movie 2016 $5 High Relief The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course and has been a member Silver Proof Coin $100.00 of the Australia Zoo family for more than forty years. 210492 Please note, the Australian Saltwater Crocodiles series is only available to Monty again comes to life on the newest stunning silver coin domestic customers. which has been meticulously crafted to proof quality with a high relief. With an extremely low mintage of 1500 this modern, artistic coin is sure to be snapped up soon! Nominal Specifications $1 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm frosted uncirculated 5000 T. Dean $5 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 32.00 mm proof 1500 B. King
10 11 LUNAR SERIES
YEAR OF THE MONKEY
12 13 This February 2016, celebrate the Year of the Monkey and 2016 $1 Uncirculated Coin $13.50 Chinese New Year with the Royal Australian Mint Lunar Series. 310653 Clever and innovative, quick-witted and versatile, people born 2016 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $50.00 in the year of the monkey are said to have enviable skills that 210389 will bring them an everlasting love life. 2016 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 1 oz $88.00 210391 2016 $10 Gold Proof Coin $300.00 210397 Nominal Specifications 2016 $10 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 5 oz $1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm uncirculated 20 000 Royal Australian Mint $320.00 $1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm proof 10 000 Royal Australian Mint 210393 $1 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm proof 3000 Royal Australian Mint 2016 $30 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 1 kg $1,695.00 $10 Au 99.99% 1/10 oz 17.53 mm proof 1500 Royal Australian Mint 210395 $10 Ag 99.9% 5 oz 65.10 mm proof 500 Royal Australian Mint For more products from the Lunar Series, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au. $30 Ag 99.9% 1 kg 99.95 mm proof 500 Royal Australian Mint
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PERFECT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
WITH LOVE
14 15 Love is free yet binds us. Love can’t be bought or sold. 2016 $5 Fine Silver Proof Love can be blind. Love needs nurturing. Love is everything. Heart-Shaped Coin $100.00 510846 The perfect token of love for that someone special in your life, this fine silver coloured coin features classic symbols of love including forget-me-nots and an eternity knot emblazoned on a special heart-shaped coin. Whether it is a present to your sweetheart, best friend, child, parent or partner, share your love this Valentine’s Day with this touching heart-shaped coin. Celebrate the love of giving to those who are dear to your heart with this memorable piece to cherish as a sentimental Nominal Specifications keepsake or invaluable heirloom. $5 Ag 99.9% 31.10 g 42.87 x 39.47 mm proof 7500 B. King
14 15 ALPHABET COLLECTION
Personalised Baby Set
This adorable, beautiful and coveted coin set features alphabet themed packaging, five traditional Australian circulating coin designs in proof finish and your choice of letter from the uncirculated Alphabet Collection (2016 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin – Alphabet Collection) to personalise the special Baby Set. In addition you can personalise your Baby Set with the included gift card for your heartfelt message.
2016 Six Coin Personalised Baby Set $125.00 711271
To view the full range of 2016 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coins to personalise your set, Select your letter visit eshop.ramint.gov.au from the 2016 $1 Coloured Frosted For full nominal specifications for the 2016 Six Coin Personalised Baby Set, Uncirculated coins. visit eshop.ramint.gov.au. 16 17 ALPHABET COLLECTION
Proof and Uncirculated Baby Sets
Welcome a new arrival with this precious gift, to be treasured as an enduring heirloom for years to come. Mark the birth year of a new bundle of joy with a complete set of individually struck 2016 coins that feature the six traditional Australian circulating coin designs.
2016 Six Coin Uncirculated Baby Set $45.00 310669
2016 Six Coin Proof Baby Set $125.00 210416
For full nominal specifications for the 2016 Six Coin Baby Sets, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au. 16 17 ALPHABET COLLECTION
Individual Fine Silver Coins
Inspire an emerging collector – There is something magical about the way a treasured coin can capture a child’s imagination. The 2016 Alphabet Collection has been carefully selected to excite young minds and hearts with the inclusion of Australian animals and hidden corresponding objects within the coin design. Gift an initial or combine individual coins to spell a name and make a charming gift for that special someone today.
2016 $1 Coloured Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $50.00 ea. Please see order form. To view the full 2016 Alphabet Collection visit eshop.ramint.gov.au
Nominal Specifications $1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated 5000 B. King
18 19 ALPHABET COLLECTION
Individual Frosted Uncirculated Coins
Featuring every letter from the alphabet with the addition of corresponding, beloved Australian animals, the 2016 Alphabet Collection is a beautiful example of coining art. Hidden objects beginning with the same letter of the alphabet are also cleverly incorporated into the design, demanding a closer look. Combine individual coins to spell out anything at all, from yours or a loved one’s initials, to a newborn baby’s name, to grandpa’s pet pug! Beautifully crafted and individually packaged to match, the 2016 Alphabet Collection is sure to be a charming gift or a wonderful addition to your collection.
2016 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin $15.00 ea. Please see order form. To view the full 2016 Alphabet Collection visit eshop.ramint.gov.au
Nominal Specifications $1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated unlimited B. King
18 19 SYDNEY NEW YEAR'S EVE
City of Colour
More than one million people gather around Sydney Harbour every year to see the globally renowned Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks display. This stunning silver coin depicts two icons, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, during that magical midnight moment. As the third coin in the Sydney New Year’s Eve coin series, the Royal Australian Mint has again worked with the City of Sydney to depict the City of Colour on this 2016 $1 Fine Silver Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin. This limited edition coin makes the perfect memento for marking the beginning of this New Year.
2016 $1 Coloured Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $60.00 510844 Image of the Sydney Opera House is used under licence from the Sydney Opera House Trust.
Nominal Specifications $1 Ag 99.9% 1/2 oz 35.89 mm frosted uncirculated 5000 T. Dean
20 21 SIX COIN YEAR SETS The Changeover – 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency
This February, Australia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of decimal currency. The beloved circulating designs of today on the reverse are joined by depictions of Australia’s pre-decimal coins on the obverse, celebrating then and now. These Year Sets are the first ever to feature unique designs on the obverse, making them a perfect addition to a cherished collection.
2016 Six Coin Uncirculated Set $25.00 310668 2016 Six Coin Proof Set $100.00 210414 For full nominal specifications for the 2016 Six Coin Year Sets, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
20 21 KANGAROO SERIES
Seasons Change
The long-standing Kangaroo Series continues with the latest edition that artistically captures the exquisite and natural beauty of the kangaroo and the Australian landscape. The reverse of this coin depicts a mother Eastern Grey Kangaroo and her offspring in their habitat during the winter months. The Eastern Grey Kangaroo can be found across the inland plain and coastal landscape of Australia.
2016 $1 Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $80.00 310890 2016 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00 210448
Nominal Specifications $1 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm frosted uncirculated 10 000 S. Stojanovic $1 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm proof 5000 S. Stojanovic
22 23 NEW WORLD MONEY FAIR BERLIN 2016
Special Releases
To mark another important 50th anniversary in Australian coin history – 50 years of decimal currency – the Mint has produced a number of special products just for the World Money Fair (WMF). The popular Alphabet Collection will spell out ‘WMF’, a never before seen ‘WMF’ privy mark will appear on our special 50th anniversary round 50 cent coin, and Buddy Bear* will make a guest appearance on our $1 coin. This is a great opportunity for those who can’t join us in Berlin to secure their own special WMF products.
2016 $1 Buddy Bear Privy Mark Uncirculated Coin $10.00 510923 2016 Round 50c Gold Plated Uncirculated ‘WMF’ Privy Mark Coin $22.50 510900 – Buy from 13 February 2016. 2016 $1 Coloured Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Three Coin Set * With the kind permission and $120.00 support of Buddy Bear Berlin 310976 GmbH, www.buddy-baer.com For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au. 22 23 LAST CHANCE TO COLLECT ALL 6!
Unlikely Heroes Great and Small
The Unlikely Heroes Great and Small six coin series demonstrates that war heroes come in all different shapes, sizes and species.
2015 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coins Shake the Kangaroo $15.00 310640 Sandy the War Horse $15.00 310643 DD.43.Q.879 Blue Chequer Cock $15.00 310646 Murphy the Donkey $15.00 310634 Horrie the Dog $15.00 310637 Feline Mascot of the HMAS Encounter $15.00 310649
Nominal Specifications $1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated 30 000 Royal Australian Mint
24 25 CATALOGUE ADD THESE COINS TO YOUR COLLECTION
The Ultimate Collection Australian Football League: Custodians of the Game 2015 $1 Fine Silver Frunc Coin $120.00 210474 The Ultimate Collection features a limited edition 2015 $1 Fine Silver Frunc Coin, pack of Trading Cards and Maxicard.
For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
The Ultimate Collection National Rugby League: Moments that Matter 2015 $1 Fine Silver Frunc Coin $120.00 210472
The Ultimate Collection features a limited edition 2015 $1 Fine Silver Frunc Coin, pack of Trading Cards and Maxicard.
For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au. 24 25 Drama on the High Seas: The Story of the VOC Batavia 2015 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00 210405
$5 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm proof 5000 S. Stojanovic
Anzac Centenary Coin Program Remembrance Day 2015 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark Coloured Uncirculated Coin $12.50 310680
$2 AlBr 6.60 g 20.50 mm uncirculated 50 000 A. Stokic
Australia Remembers: Coo-ee March 2015 20c Uncirculated Coin $10.00 310661
20c CuNi 11.30 g 28.50 mm uncirculated 30 000 A. Baggio
26 27 Anzac Centenary Coin Program Australia at War: Empire Air Training Scheme 2015 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin $10.00 310372
50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 E. Llewellen
Anzac Centenary Coin Program Australia at War: Tobruk 2015 50c Uncirculated Coin $10.00 310369
50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 B. King
Anzac Centenary Coin Program Australia at War: War in the Pacific 2015 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin $10.00 310375
50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 E. Llewellen
26 27 MEET THE MINTIES EDY SYQUER GALLERY GUIDE
Since starting at the Mint in early 2013, Edy has been an essential “Before working at the Mint I was a high school teacher but also part of the tour guide team which last year delivered tours to an avid coin collector. Working at the Mint allows for me to join nearly 50 000 school students and more than 1000 tours to my two passions. Some pieces from my personal collection will be members of the public. on display at Parliament House, celebrating the 50th anniversary “(Tour guides) are involved in telling the stories of Australia’s coins, of the changeover to decimal currency and you will get a chance showing people some of the treasures from the National Coin to see some objects that really help to tell that story.” Collection and showing people where the coins of tomorrow are Items on display include brochures, converters, tumblers, being made right before their eyes in our factory.” tea towels and board games to name a few. “The Open Day (13 February) will add a whole new dimension to Visit www.ramint.gov.au/visit for the most up-to-date tour times. the Mint, you will have a chance to walk through the factory and rub shoulders with our designers, makers and even our robots.”
28 29 FROM THE VAULT DESIGNS TO ENCOURAGE CONNECTION
"People should always be able to connect with coins," so said Australians. "They need to be designs that people can the artist, whose work has been carried in the pockets of identify with so that everybody in the country, it doesn’t Australians every day since 14 February 1966. matter who they are, they should be able to appreciate them and enjoy them." In 1966, Australia’s new decimal currency was introduced, featuring uniquely Australian images created by a sculptor from Devlin, being a sculptor rather than a coin designer, found Geelong: Stuart Devlin. himself working in a very new style. He approached the task by drawing rough sketches on paper before carving his final design In the early 1960s, the artists who competed to design the directly into dental plaster. nation’s new coins were given a few possible design ideas, including the Southern Cross, the Endeavour and a map Some of Devlin’s original sketches and plasters are treasured as of Australia. part of the National Coin Collection. Visit the Mint to see some of Stuart Devlin’s original artwork in the gallery. Devlin settled on an inclusive theme of native fauna when he started thinking about the place of coins in the daily lives of
28 29 WHAT’S ON NEWS FROM ACROSS THE MINT
New microsite for the Jewellery Collection of decimal currency changeover memorabilia. If you would like a remarkable souvenir of your Enlighten experience, visit the The Royal Australian Mint Fine Jewellery Collection now has mobile Mint at Australian Parliament House – and make your its own site and Instagram. Sleek, modern and sophisticated, very own change! Visit ramint.gov.au for more info. visit jewellery.ramint.gov.au or @royalaustmintjewellery to discover the collection. Connect with the Mint 2016 Enlighten Event – Making the Change Connect with us on Facebook (Royal Australian Mint), Twitter (@RoyalAustMint), Instagram (@RoyalAustMint and This year, the Mint is bringing the mobile press to Australian @RoyalAustMintJewellery) or YouTube (/AustralianMint) Parliament House and offering you the chance to stamp the to be kept up to date with the latest information and get a 50th anniversary of decimal currency dollar coin with a special behind-the-scenes look into the goings-on at the Mint. ‘C’ for Canberra. This coin will only be available over the four nights of Enlighten 2016 and you'll also be able to view a display
30 EXCLUSIVE PACKAGING AVAILABLE FOR ONE DAY ONLY! OPEN DAY 13 FEBRUARY 2016 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN DECIMAL CURRENCY CELEBRATIONS
Join the Royal Australian Mint in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Australian decimal currency on 13 February 2016 at the Open Day! To celebrate this milestone the Mint will open its doors to the public for a rare behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the factory and have the opportunity to purchase the special edition round gold-plated Open Day Coin – only available on this day! Bring the whole family as we have an abundance of activities planned for the kids including a photo opportunity with a golden jackpot and a chance to meet Mr Minty, Kelly the Kangaroo and Charlie the Koala. There will also be a host of musical performances throughout the day and a variety of food available. Exclusive to the Open Day will be the round 50c gold plated uncirculated coin presented in limited edition packaging– a perfect souvenir for the golden anniversary of Australian decimal currency! There will be limited capacity for the factory walkthrough, so avoid disappointment by pre-ordering your tickets via eshop.ramint.gov.au. To keep up-to-date on the latest events for the Open Day, like us on Facebook (Royal Australian Mint).
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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 1 February 2016, 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 2016