MINT ISSUE ISSUE 125 NOVEMBER 2019 1 2
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1 The Great England to Australia Air Race - Coin launch 4 Australia’s Dollar Discovery - Winners visit the Mint 2 2019 Police Remembrance - Coin swap 5 The Great Aussie Coin Hunt visits the Mint 3 2019 Outreach Program 6 INAS Games - Launch at the Mint DEARCOLLECTOR CONTENTS Featured Products 4 A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Kangaroos at Dawn 4
Jody Clark Effigy Year Sets 6 In this edition, the Royal Australian Mint presents the latest in the Kangaroo Series The Great Aussie Coin Hunt 8 with the announcement of the Kangaroos at Dawn - 2020 $1 Silver Proof Coin.
With the end of the year upon us, the Mint presents the 2020 Proof and Products 10 Uncirculated Year Sets acknowledging the new Jody Clark design which will feature Lunar Series - Year of the Rat 10 on all Australian coins from 2020. These stunning year sets include a unique array of circulating coins and will no-doubt be a collectors favourite. 75th Anniversary of D-Day 12 The Great Air Race 13 Visit our eShop or phone the Contact Centre so you don’t miss out on receiving your Christmas gifts on time. For all domestic locations, orders must be placed by Christmas Decoration Coin 14 Friday 13 December to ensure delivery prior to Christmas. Echoes of Australian Fauna 15 On behalf of our Minties who are touring around the country in November, we Catalogue 16 hope to see you soon at our pop-up shops in Adelaide and Western Australia. Stay tuned to our social channels and website for information on dates and locations. Meet the Minties 20 If you’re excited for the end of the year, don’t forget to visit the Mint for the Last and From the Vault 21 First Coin of the Year events, see page 23 for information on event times. What’s On 22 We hope you enjoy the new product releases and we look forward to seeing you New Years at the Mint 23 in the New Year. Happy collecting.
Ross MacDiarmid Chief Executive Officer Royal Australian Mint NEW
KANGAROO SERIES
KANGAROOS AT DAWN
4 5 For thirteen years, the Royal Australian Mint has released 2020 $1 1/2 oz Silver Proof Coin the ‘Kangaroo at Sunset’ coin for serious coin collectors and $60.00 10344 for those attracted to fine artistic representations of one of Australia’s most unique animals. The Mint now introduces a new coin titled ‘Kangaroos at Dawn’. This 2020 $1 1/2 oz Silver Proof Coin features a stunning artistic representation of two kangaroos poised against the rising sun. Coin enthusiasts and lovers of Australia’s native wildlife will appreciate the simple beauty of this coin. Secure yours today. Strict limits of 3 per customer account apply. Nominal Specifications $1 99.9% Ag 1/2 oz 28.52 mm Proof 2500 A. Stokic
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PROOF AND UNCIRCULATED YEAR SETS
JODY CLARK EFFIGY
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Since the Coronation in 1953, Australian coins have featured 2020 Six-Coin Uncirculated Year Set six official effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed $27.50 10227 by Gillick, Machin, Maklouf, Rank-Broadley, Gottwald and most recently Clark. This six-coin set features each of the current 2020 Six-Coin Proof Year Set $110.00 circulating coins, with the new Clark effigy on the obverse of 10226 each coin. These are the first sets to feature the Jody Clark effigy on all of Australia’s six circulating coin designs. Order today.
For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au 6 7 NEW
PROOF AND UNCIRCULATED SETS
THE GREAT AUSSIE COIN HUNT
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Australia is a vibrant country, rich in heritage and natural 2019 $1 Twenty-Six Coin wonders. It is home to the world’s oldest continuous cultures, Uncirculated Set (Folder + Tube) $49.00 as well as Australians who identify themselves with more 10339 than 270 ancestries. Through this diversity, there are still some 2019 $1 Twenty-Six Coin things that are so quintessentially Australian and recognised Uncirculated Proof Set $370.00 by generations. From indigenous instruments to popular 10337 sports, from food items to animals, each of the coins featured in these sets include a uniquely Australian theme. 2019 $1 Twenty-Six Coin Silver Proof Set $1295.00 These twenty-six one dollar coin collections celebrates 10336 iconic and admired parts of Australian life from A to Z. Nominal Specifications Order your little piece of Australia today. $1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm Uncirculated Unlimited A. Baggio Strict limits of 3 per customer account apply. $1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm Proof 750 A. Baggio $1 99.9% Ag 11.66 g 25.00 mm Proof 250 A. Baggio
8 9 2020 LUNAR SERIES
YEAR OF THE RAT
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The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the 2020 Year of the Rat 2020 50c Tetra-Decagon and the beginning of a new 12-year Lunar Cycle. The clever Uncirculated Coin* $12.50 Rat is associated with wealth and surplus. People born in the 10113 Year of the Rat are sensitive and self-aware, persuasive and 2020 $1 Uncirculated Two-Coin Set* charming. The strengths of people born under the Year of the $20.00 10269 Rat include adaptability, positivity and flexibility. 2020 $1 1/2oz Silver Frosted Ingot $60.00 Celebrate 2020 – Year of the Rat with these charming 10270 coins. This is traditionally the first sign of the Chinese 2020 $5 Silver Domed Proof Coin Lunar calendar so don’t miss out. $125.00 10271 *Strict limits of 3 per customer account apply. 2020 $100 Gold Domed Proof Coin $2995.00 10272
For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au 10 11 2019 UNCIRCULATED COIN SET
75th Anniversary of D-Day
In 2019 we commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day; the largest seaborne invasion in history. It took place on 6 June 1944 and began the liberation of German-occupied France during WWII, laying the foundations for the Allied Victory. This unique set includes coins from the Royal Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Royal Belgium Mint and the Royal Australian Mint. Each coin includes intricate design and shows a unique perspective of this important commemoration. Strict limits of 3 per customer account apply. Product available for order from 11 November 2019
2019 Uncirculated Four-Coin Set $65.00 10401
For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au 12 13 1919 TO 2019
Centenary of the Great England to Australia Air Race
In 1919, the Australian Government announced a £10,000 prize for the first Australians to fly from England to Australia in less than 30 days. Six Australians and one French crew took up the challenge, flying timber and fabric planes. To commemorate the excitement, drama and tragedy of the Race, the Mint presents this set of eight stunning 2019 $1 Uncirculated Coins, packaged in a collectible tin. Each coin design includes a beautifully sculpted plane plus the names of the crew members who participated in the race.
2019 $1 Uncirculated Coin Collection $130.00 10164
Nominal Specifications $1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm Uncirculated 10 000 S. Stojanovic
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Merry Christmas Coin
The Twelve Days of Christmas is a beloved Christmas carol and the inspiration for the Royal Australian Mint’s 2019 50c Uncirculated Christmas Decoration Coin. This unique gift combines not only a gorgeous coin but also a gift card and decoration all in one. Simply pop-out the decoration and hang the coin on your tree. At a special price, this Christmas decoration coin is the perfect gift. Presented in a colourful Christmas gift card with foil accent, there are five different cards to mix and match, or you can buy all five cards for $50.00. Please note: coloured coins will be dispatched at random.
2019 50c Uncirculated Coin $10.00 10230
Nominal Specifications 50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm Uncirculated Unlimited B. King
14 15 ECHOES OF AUSTRALIAN FAUNA
Lesser Bilby and Night Parrot
Australia is home to many incredible animals. As Australia’s environment has changed, tragically some of these animals have disappeared. These stunning 2019 $5 Silver Proof Coins with contrasting nickel and selective gold plating reflect the elusive beauty of the Lesser Bilby and Night Parrot. These coins are sure to delight. Complete your collection today.
2019 $5 1oz Nickel Plated and Selectively Gold Plated Fine Silver Proof Coin $140.00 10173 (Lesser Bilby) 10174 (Night Parrot)
Nominal Specifications $5 99.9% Ag 1 oz 40.00 mm Proof 5000 B. King
14 15 CATALOGUE ADD THESE PRODUCTS TO YOUR COLLECTION
Mutiny and Rebellion 2019 $1 Uncirculated Coin $15.00(each) 10184 (Mutiny on the Bounty) 10186 (The Rum Rebellion) 10188 (Eureka Stockade)
$1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm Uncirculated 30 000 A. Ball
50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing 2019 $5 1oz Silver Nickel Plated Fine Silver Proof Domed Coin $150.00 10132
$5 99.9% Ag 1oz 39.62mm Proof 10,000 A. Ball
16 17 Effigies Collection 2019 Six Coin Uncirculated Set $35.00 10163
For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au
50th Anniversary of the 50c Coin 2019 50c Uncirculated Five Coin Set $65.00 10211
50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm Uncirculated 20 000 Royal Australian Mint
Centenary of the Kookaburra Pattern Pieces 2019 25c 1/4 oz Fine Silver Proof Three-Coin Set $125.00 10212
25c 99.9%Ag 1/4 oz 22.00 x 22.00 mm Proof 3000 Royal Australian Mint
16 17 $1 Lolly Tin $6.00 711056
Display Cube and Frame $12.00 711365
Two – Up Set $12.00 9999549
18 19 Pen Royal Australian Mint $8.00 9910863
Titan – The Robot 2018 Coloured Token $7.00 10075
Christmas pudding pack Coin Pack $30.00 9915108
18 19 MEET THE MINTIES MARINA ALEKSIC
Marina Aleksic joined the Royal Australian Mint in 2012, working Marina is most proud of her contributions toward the ‘Australia’s in the contact centre, wholesale team, business development Dollar Discovery’ program that celebrated the 35th Anniversary of team and now within the Business to Business Marketing Team the $1 coin. The nation-wide treasure hunt engaged over 60,000 (B2B Marketing). Australians from every state and territory. The B2B Marketing Team develops projects for corporate minting, As a proud Mintie, Marina appreciates the craftsmanship and custom minting, Medals and Medallions, Investment Products beauty of coins produced by the Royal Australian Mint. Marina’s and Joint Ventures with international Mint’s. Within her role favourite coins are the recently released ‘The Great Australian Coin Marina identifies opportunities to expand the Royal Australian Hunt’ Coins celebrating all things Australian with 26 $1 coins. Mints coin design and production service across international Marina is excited for the future of the Mint and believes her and related numismatic and corporate projects. role provides the opportunity to work with valuable partners Working on a range of projects Marina is tasked with developing domestically and internationally to grow and diversify the Mints proposals, undertaking research, implementing strategy and product offerings. project management.
20 FROM THE VAULT STUART DEVLIN 1984 PORTRAIT
In 1982 the British Royal Mint began the process to find a new consideration now reside within the Mint’s national collection effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for their coinage. The with accompanying notes written on the back of the plaster “S. new effigy would replace the Arnold Machin effigy in use since Devlin Obverse 1984”. 1964. The Mint Advisory Committee received 38 proposals from On 19 July 1983, Stuart Devlin received advice from the Royal seventeen artists including Terry Smith (Royal Canadian Mint), Mint that neither of the plaster models submitted were short Kwok Ti-hong (Hong Kong), Stuart Devlin, and Raphael Maklouf. listed. From the group of seventeen artists the Mint Advisory Submitted portraits were in the form of a plaster model no larger Committee selected the effigy by Raphael Maklouf to replace than 7 inches (177.8mm) and had to show Her Majesty Queen the Arnold Machin effigy. Maklouf provided six different plasters Elizabeth II in an exact profile, facing to the right with a truncated and his effigies were considered the most promising. neck. Detailed features, such as the inclusion of a tiara or other A revised model of Maklouf’s effigy was recommended by the items of jewellery or dress were left to the artist’s discretion. Committee, and accepted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for The designer of Australia’s decimal currency, Stuart Devlin, use on United Kingdom coinage. Although it is not mandatory submitted two plasters for the committee. Devlin’s submissions for Australia to use the same portrait as the United Kingdom, it featured an undisclosed crown and earrings along with was decided that the Maklouf effigy would also be adopted on initials D.G.REG.F.D. The two different obverses submitted for Australia's coinage from 1985.
21 WHAT’S ON NEWS FROM ACROSS THE MINT
December 2019 – Upcoming Releases Holiday Delivery • 2020 Baby Set – Possum Magic The season for giving is fast approaching and the Mint has a 2020 Six Coin Proof Baby Set – $130.00 RRP range of gifts to suit every taste. From our beautiful collections 2020 Six Coin Uncirculated Baby Set – $45.00 RRP to stocking fillers, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Embrace the digital Mint Issue and WIN! Make sure you visit our Retail Shop, eShop or phone the Contact Centre so you don’t miss out on receiving those Christmas The Royal Australian Mint is committed to minimising its presents on time. environmental footprint for future generations. As such, we are For all domestic locations, orders must be placed by Friday 13 asking our loyal customers to help us care for the environment December 2019 to ensure delivery. by opting-out of receiving the printed Mint Issue. As an incentive, in November, every Mint customer who opts-in to Please note: International orders must be placed by Friday 29 receive only electronic marketing (i.e. Mint e-newsletter) will November 2019 to ensure delivery prior to Christmas. Delivery automatically go in the draw to win a 50th Anniversary of the cannot by guaranteed for any orders placed after this date. Moon landing – 2019 $100 Gold Domed Proof Coin. 2019 Roadshow Wraps-Up To be eligible you will need to contact the call centre on The 2019 Roadshow is ending the tour in Western Australia. 1300 652 020 or log into your account online at This year we highlighted the 2019 Mintmark Suite of eshop.ramint.gov.au and change your preference to receive uncirculated and proof coins that acknowledge the contribution only electronic marketing by midnight on Friday 29 November of the Bushrangers to Australia’s history. Our ‘Minties’ had a great 2019. The winner will be notified by Friday 6 December time meeting everyone that was able to come down and say 2019. Thank you for your support and good luck! Terms and hello. Don’t forget to check our website for more events in the Conditions apply. New Year.
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New Years at the Mint 2019 New Year’s Eve Event – Last coin of the year 2020 New Year’s Day Event – First 100! This will be your chance to secure the last coins produced for On 1 January 2020 the Mint will provide a ticketed ballot to be 2019. On December 31 at 4:30 pm, we will hold a draw at the the first person to strike a coin in 2020! Between 7am and 9am Mint for the last coins of the year. We will draw the last ten every person will receive one (1) ticket to go into the ballot customers to strike a coin and each lucky winner will receive to declare all 100 places. Similar to last year, the public will no a certificate authenticating their last coin for 2019. Ticketing longer be required to line up at the Mint overnight. In fact, due closes: 4.25 pm. to concerns about health and safety issues, there is likely to be a ruling introduced which disallows people to line up at the Mint before 7 am on New Year’s Day. Please view ramint.gov.au for event terms and conditions
22 23 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 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 products will be available from Friday 1 November 2019 at the Coin Shop and eShop unless otherwise stated. All information is correct as of time of printing. The Royal Australian Mint reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Abbreviations: Unc – Uncirculated | Frunc – Frosted Uncirculated | Circ – Circulated | SGP – Selectively Gold Plated | BU – Brilliant Uncirculated © Commonwealth of Australia 2019