May 2013 Number 97 - Royal Australian Mint

May 2013 Number 97

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Dear Collector
Welcome to our May Mint Issue. The first quarter of
2013 has been full of community events, with many
great new coins hitting the shelves and making their
way to you.
The most exciting coin in this Mint Issue has already
been previewed on the front cover! We are very proud
of Australia’s first triangular coin, which celebrates
the 25th anniversary of the opening of Australia’s
Parliament House, as it is yet another milestone release
that displays the technical expertise we have at the
Mint and the strive for innovation.
You’ll also find we are celebrating two more
bicentenaries in Australia, the Benevolent Society and
the epic crossing of the Blue Mountains, 1813 must
have been quite a busy time for the fledging colony and
it’s great to be able to recognise it with you all.
To mark the Centenary of Canberra, the Mint has
held four separate coin swaps where the public could
swap their change for the new Centenary of Canberra
20c circulating coin.
The first coin swap was held at the Prime Minister’s XI
match, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard flipping one
of the circulating 20c coins to begin the match, with
the second coin swap held just over a week later at
the Australia vs West Indies One Day International.
The third coin swap was held inside the gates at the
Canberra Cavalry vs Perth Heat Australian Baseball
League Championship Game, and baseball fans were
all similarly enthusiastic about the shiny new 20c coin.
The last coin swap (so far) was held at Canberra’s
centennial birthday event, One Very Big Day. This coin
should be making its way to your pockets shortly, as it
is currently being distributed through change by banks
across Australia.
The Mint’s unique and exciting event for Canberra’s
Enlighten 2013 Festival, Jazz in the Basement,
attracted a sell-out crowd eager to be the first to
experience a night of live jazz music held in the
basement of Australia’s national coin producer.
Usually a dispatch area for both Australia’s circulating
coins as well as the coins listed between the pages of
Mint Issue, the basement was transformed with the
help of black lights and high-vis jackets donned by
the guests. Canberra band In Too Deep kept the night
rocking with smooth sounds and great vocals, and the
High-Vis Bar kept the drinks and snacks flowing.
Feedback from those attending the event was
overwhelmingly positive, with calls to reenact Jazz in
the Basement in 2014! Jazz in the Basement certainly
helped attendees see the Mint in a whole new light
(literally) and many wanted to take their high-vis jackets
home as a souvenir especially as there weren’t any
free coin samples on offer!
The Mint was recognised as the Australian Capital
Territory’s biggest exporter of 2011–12 in a report
generated by the Australian Government Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade, largely as a result of our
circulating coin partnerships with nations in the Pacific
Islands. We are working to ensure that this spirit of
industry continues in future years.
Happy collecting!
Ross MacDiarmid
Chief Executive Officer
Royal Australian Mint
1 Nils and Forrest Gump from Therapy Alpaca visit the Mint stand to swap for a Centenary of Canberra 20c coin. 2 The Hi-Vis Bar at Jazz in the Basement. 3 Shilling's Year – a coin's eye view
of the year 1913 exhibition. 4 The lineup in front of the Mint stand at the Australia vs West Indies ODI. 5 Visitor from Melbourne excited to swap her 20 cent coins at Canberra's 100th birthday
celebrations. 6 Prime Minister Julia Gillard tossing the Centenary of Canberra coin at the PM's XI cricket match. Photo credit to Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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off the
presses
A New Reality
In order to bring our customers closer
to our coining process than ever before,
the Royal Australian Mint is working
with international software firm Layar to
create scannable print advertisements.
This means that anytime you see this
symbol – you will be able to scan the
page with a point-and-click Smartphone
app and receive access to exclusive content,
including video and interactive coin
designs. Very shortly you will see scannable
Royal Australian Mint advertisements in
magazines and newspapers, as well as the
Mint Issue.
How to use Layar
1. Download Layar app from the Apple
App Store or Google Play store.
2 Open the App on your phone.
3. Point at the page with the Layar logo
and hit ‘scan’.
Remember, any page with the Layar logo
will be able to be scanned!
Scan the inside cover (photo page) for an
exclusive video message from Mint CEO,
Ross MacDiarmid.
World Stamp Expo
The World Stamp Expo will be held in the
Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne,
10–15 May. The Royal Australian Mint
will be on site with a selection of our
latest coins straight from the presses,
including the commemorative Centenary
of Australian Stamps coin; and a brand
new PNC release with 'M' counterstamp
coin in conjunction with Australia Post.
Connect with us
Mint Issue is a great way to receive updates
on Royal Australian Mint, but it will remain
a quarterly release each year with products
being released outside this time. In order
to engage with our customers on a daily
basis, we have expanded into the realm
of social media.
If you are looking for up to the minute
Mint news and product releases, interesting
coin facts, behind the scenes photos from
events and exhibitions, as well as some fun
giveaways, make sure you join the Mint’s
Facebook page, or follow @royalausmint
on Twitter and the Mint's YouTube channel
'Australian Mint'.
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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”.
Aleksandra Stokic
Senior coin sculptor
Award-winning Aleksandra Stokic has
worked as a senior coin sculptor and coin
designer at the Royal Australian Mint since
2011, and is the artistic mind behind the
Centenary of Canberra and Australian
Mining designs, among many others.
Aleks grew up in Kučevo, a small town in
north-east Serbia, where she developed a
passion for art at an early age. A passion,
she said, that perhaps hinted at a possible
career later in her life.
“When we were young, my brother had a
small coin collection and I can remember
looking at the coin surfaces and wondering
how anyone could get such intricate
designs on such a small space,” said Aleks.
“You could almost say that an idea about
my future was born back then.
“In any case, I always knew that my life
would have something to do with art.”
After attending the School for Design and
University of Applied Arts in Belgrade,
Aleks was accepted into the prestigious
School of Metallic Arts in Rome where she
learnt ancient artistic techniques from the
best metallurgists in the world.
A move to Australia was to follow...
Please visit www.ramint.gov.au for
a full and comprehensive profile on
Aleksandra Stokic.
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$5 FINE SILVER PROOF TRIANGULAR COIN
OF AUSTRALIAN
Australia’s Parliament House was opened on 9 May 1988 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which signalled a new era
in the life of the Australian capital. Known at the time as “New Parliament House”, the building design was chosen as
part of a two-stage competition process, the winners being New York-based architectural company Mitchell-Giurgolla.
Interestingly, the building does not sit on the crest of Capital Hill, but rather rises out of the hill itself. This is meant to
symbolise the building rising out of the Australian landscape, ‘as true democracy rises from the state of things’.
In additional to being the seat of Australia’s federal government, Parliament House is also one of Canberra’s most
visited tourist attractions, so it is fitting that the Royal Australian Mint has commemorated the 25th anniversary of the
building’s opening with the release of Australia’s first ever triangular coin.
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25th Anniversary of Parliament House
2013 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin
This fine silver proof coin is Australian legal tender,
and is housed in a leatherette presentation case within
a printed outer box.
Price $85.00 210172
Nominal Specifications: $5 | Ag 99.9% | 22.23 g | 33.90 mm | proof | 10 000 | T. Dean
2013 20c Uncirculated coin
To complement Australia’s first ever triangular coin,
we have also released a special uncirculated 20c coin.
This collector’s piece captures the stately Parliament
House in all its grandeur.
Price $8.00 310241
210172
Nominal Specifications: 20c | CuNi | 11.30 g | 28.52 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | T. Dean
310241
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COLONIAL – EXPLORATION – 1813
EMU FORD CROSSING / THE BARRIER / MT YORK / MT BLAXLAND
BICENTENARY OF THE CROSSING OF THE
2013 $10 FINE SILVER PROOF COIN
In May 1813, Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson, and William Charles Wentworth set out on what was to become one
of the most celebrated expeditions in Australian history – to find a passage to the western plains of New South Wales.
The three pioneers, assisted by a local guide and three convict servants, rode out from Blaxland’s family farm
near South Creek at 4pm on 11 May 1813. Their gruelling, 21-day trek took them through 50 miles of thick forest,
across rocky trails, and required them to navigate foreboding mountain passes. Finally, from atop Mount Blaxland,
the party saw what they had come to find – a vast expanse of forest and grassland stretching out before them.
Land rich enough, Blaxland wrote, “to support the stock of the colony for the next thirty years”.
BLAXLAND.
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EXPEDITION.
WENTWORTH.
YEAR.
1813
LAWSON.
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Bicentenary of
the Crossing of the
Blue Mountains
2013 $10 Fine Silver Proof Coin
Two hundred years on, the Royal Australian Mint pays
tribute to these brave explorers with the release of this
fine silver proof coin, which depicts the three on their
journey and shows the route they took. Each coin in
the limited mintage of 5000 comes with an individually
numbered Certificate of Authenticity and is housed in a
leatherette presentation case.
The coin, packaging, and certificate in this release
have all been designed to capture the pioneering spirit
demonstrated by a few great individuals during the
early days of Australia’s colonial history, and will be a
must-have for lovers of history and coin enthusiasts of
all ages. It is a wonderful addition to any collection.
210189
Price $175.00 210189
Nominal Specifications: $10 | Ag 99.9% | 60.50 g | 50.00 mm | Proof | 5000 | T. Dean
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The early years of Australia’s currency were tumultuous at best, from the problematic rum trade
and the creation of the Holey Dollar and Dump; to the discovery of gold and the production of
gold sovereigns. It wasn’t until after Federation that Australia’s first official government printed
banknotes were created. It was May 1913, when production of the first 10 shilling notes began,
followed by followed by the £1, £5, £10, and £20, £50, £100 notes in 1914.

Centenary of
Australian Banknotes
2013 Uncirculated Three Coin Set
To commemorate the Centenary of Australian
Banknotes, the Royal Australian Mint has released
this impressive uncirculated three coin set.
The coin designs within were inspired by banknote
designs originally issued 100 years ago and feature
iconic images of Australia’s primary industries of the
era. The ten shillings, one pound, and five pound
designs are all celebrated on the coins within this set.
Price $30.00 310285
Nominal Specifications:
20c/50c | CuNi | 11.30 g/15.55 g | 28.52 mm/31.51 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | A. Baggio
310285
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Polar Animals Series will continue in June with two new releases.
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Polar Animals Series
2013 $1 Colour Printed
Frosted Uncirculated Coins
Humpback Whale 310225
Scores of people venture to the east coast of Australia
between May and October each year to get a glimpse
of our graceful visitors. This whale season we celebrate
these majestic mammals with the next coin in our
Polar Animal series.
310225
Walrus 310222
The moustached and tusked walrus is undoubtedly
one of the world's most bizarre-looking mammals.
Did you know that they are extremely social animals
and can be found lazing in large herds on pack ice?
This lovingly crafted coin captures one of the Arctic’s
iconic locals in all its toothy glory.
310222
Polar Bear 310228
Did you know Polar Bears aren’t actually white?
Their black skin is covered by thick translucent fur
which appears white. This interesting fact and more
appears on the card holding this frosty-looking coin.
Rockhopper Penguin 310231
Have you seen the movie Happy Feet? The penguins
in the film are animated Rockhopper Penguins which
makes this coin a great present for a child or even an
adult who is a big kid at heart!
All priced at $15.00 ea
Nominal Specifications:
$1 | AlBr | 9.00 g | 25.00 mm | colour printed frosted uncirculated | unlimited | A. Baggio
310228
310231
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BICENTENARY OF THE
BICENTENARIO DEL
2013 THREE COIN SILVER PROOF 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
convicted forger William Henshall.
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.
Interested in more products that celebrate this theme? Check out
our mintmark product range on https://eshop.ramint.gov.au
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Bicentenary of the
Holey Dollar & Dump
2013 Silver Proof Three Coin Set
The commemorative 10 euro coin in this set 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 Dumps, which have become rare
and valuable. Interest in this low-mintage set is
already extremely high, so get in early to avoid
disappointment.
Price $220.00 210192
Nominal Specifications:
Holey Dollar: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 18.65 g | 40.00 mm | proof | 5000
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
210192
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To commemorate the release of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', New Zealand
Post have released an exciting suite of products featuring characters and scenes from
the highly-anticipated film.
Produced by the Royal Australian Mint, these New Zealand legal tender collectable
coins include low worldwide mintages and will be well sought-after.
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© Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company
d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (s13)

2012 NZ$10 Gold Proof Coin
This one ounce gold proof coin is the premium single
coin in ‘The Hobbit’ collection, and portrays the
journey of Bilbo Baggins. Produced in 99.99% gold and
with a limited mintage of 1000 this coin is sure to be
highly collectable.
Price: $3,188.00 510239
Nominal specifications: NZ$10 | Au 99.99% | 1 oz | 38.74 mm | Proof | 1000
2012 NZ$10 Gold Proof Three Coin Set
This set of three one ounce, gold proof coins portrays
three of the main characters in the film: Bilbo Baggins,
Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield. Produced in 99.99%
gold, these coins are limited to a mintage of 250 sets
worldwide.
Price: $9,490.00 510237
Nominal specifications: NZ$10 | Au 99.99% | 1 oz | 38.74 mm | Proof | 250 510239
510237
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2012 NZ$1 Selectively Gold Plated
Silver Proof Coin
This silver one ounce coin with selective gold plating
is predicted to be a best seller as part of this exclusive
collection. It features selective gold plating around the
rim, where the words “Middle-earth – New Zealand”
are inscribed in both English and Dwarvish.
The obverse of this coin features a portrait of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The reverse of this coin features Bilbo Baggins
leaving Bag End.
Price: $129.00 510222
Nominal specifications: NZ$1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40 mm | Proof | 20 000
510222
2012 NZ$1 Silver Proof Six Coin Set
The reverse designs of these coins feature, Bilbo Baggins,
Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, Radagast, Elrond and
Gollum. This set is contained within a beautiful wooden
presentation case, and is accompanied by a numbered
Certificate of Authenticity.
Price: $767.00 510229
Nominal specifications: NZ$1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40 mm | Proof | 1000
510229
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2012 NZ$1 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
To commemorate the release of 'The Hobbit:
An Unexpected Journey', New Zealand Post are
releasing an exciting suite of products featuring
characters and scenes from the highly-anticipated film.
This brilliant uncirculated coin features Bilbo Baggins
at his home – Bag End.
Price: $22.50 510219
Nominal specifications: NZ$1 | AlZnBr | 20 g | 38.74 mm | brilliant uncirculated | unlimited
2012 NZ$1 Brilliant Uncirculated
Three Coin Set
These brilliant uncirculated coins feature a range of
characters from the film, the wizards Gandalf and
Radagast, three of the thirteen dwarves and Thorin
Oakenshield, the leader of the Company of Dwarves.
Price: $64.00 510233
510219
Nominal specifications: NZ$1 | AlZnBr | 20 g | 38.74 mm | brilliant uncirculated | unlimited
510233
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1913~2013
of
STAMPS
COMMONWEALTH
2013 50c Uncirculated Coin
At the point of Australian federation in 1901,
all six-governing colonies had been operating their
own postal services and issuing their own stamps.
This system was changed in March 1901 with the
establishment of the Postmaster-General’s Department,
meaning all then-current colony stamps became
de facto Commonwealth stamps.
For most stamp enthusiasts, Australian philately
began properly in January 1913, with the issue
of the red 1d (one penny) Kangaroo and Map stamp.
This was the first definitive stamp with the sole
nomenclature “Australia”.
To celebrate 100 years of Australian stamps,
the Royal Australian Mint has released an uncirculated
50c coin that preserves the image of that first
Kangaroo and Map stamp.
Price: $9.00 310259
Nominal specifications: 50c | CuNi | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | A. Baggio
310259
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australia remembers
Army Chaplains
2013 20c Uncirculated Coin
In 2013, the Royal Australian Mint is proud to
announce the continuation of its highly popular
Australia Remembers series. With Anzac Day serving
as a reminder of those who have – and continue to –
serve our nation valiantly, the Australia Remembers
series has been created to recognise the people who
have made history beyond the battlefields.
This year’s release 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.
Now in its 100th year of service, the Royal Australian
Army Chaplains Department provides pastoral care to
Australian soldiers and their loved ones through times
of conflict and peace.
This special coin is presented in the traditional poppy
adorned card.
Price: $8.00 310197
Nominal specifications: 20c | CuNi | 11.30 g | 28.52 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | A. Meszaros
310197
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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 banker, newspaper editor, and
philanthropist Edward Smith Hall, and has served to
provide aid to millions of Australians for two centuries.
Its significant achievements include pioneering
free maternity care, legal aid, campaigning for the
abolition of child labour and the introduction of the
old age pension.
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 | A. Baggio
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CENTENARY
OF CANBERRA
2013 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin
It’s Canberra’s 100th birthday this year, and the
Royal Australian Mint has created a beautiful coin
to help celebrate this momentous milestone.
When Walter Burley Griffin’s ambitious and ultimately
triumphant design for Australia’s federal capital
began with the laying of the foundation stones 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 impression of that same site one hundred
years ago.
Added bonus* – A special coin holder inside this
packaging allows you to collect the 20c commemorative
coin from general circulation to keep alongside the
proof – making it a unique Centenary of Canberra set.
210170
Price: $110.00 210170
Nominal Specifications: $5 | Ag 99.9% | 36.31 g | 38.74 mm | proof | 5000 | A. Stokic
*Circulating coin design
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AUSTRALIAN
Road Sign
series
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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.
The reverse design was one of the last by celebrated
Mint sculptor Wojciech Pietranik before his retirement
from the Royal Australian Mint.
2013 $1 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin
Price: $88.00 510155
Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | frosted uncirculated | 40 000 | W. Pietranik
2013 $10 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin
Price: $357.50 510156
Nominal Specifications: $10 | Ag 99.9% | 5 oz | 65.10 mm | frosted uncirculated | 5000 | W. Pietranik
2013 $30 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin
Price: $1,815.00 510157 (MADE TO ORDER)
Nominal Specifications: $30 | Ag 99.9% | 1 kg | 99.95 mm | frosted uncirculated | 1500 | W. Pietranik
2013 $100 Gold Frosted Uncirculated Coin
Price: $2,475.00 510158
Nominal Specifications: $100 | Au 99.99% | 1 oz | 38.74 mm | frosted uncirculated | 5000 | W. Pietranik
2013 $500 Gold Frosted Uncirculated Coin
Price: $13,200.00 510159
Nominal Specifications: $500 | Au 99.99% | 5 oz | 59.80 mm | frosted uncirculated | 500 | W. Pietranik
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510155
510158
2013 $3000 Gold Frosted Uncirculated Coin
Price: $79,750.00 510160 (MADE TO ORDER)
Nominal Specifications: $3000 | Au 99.99% | 1 kg | 74.77 mm | frosted uncirculated | 100 | W. Pietranik

Kangaroo
2013Series
EXPLORERS’ FIRST SIGHTINGS
2013 $1 Silver Proof Coin
In 2013 we look back at the first encounters between
European explorers’ and these unique animals.
The first release of the First Explorers’ Sightings theme
celebrates George Stubbs’ 1773 impression of a
kangaroo, and will be available in three varieties.
For more details visit our eShop.
Price: $100.00 210103
Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | proof | 20 000 | A. Baggio
210103
Frilled Neck Lizard
2013 $2 Gold Proof Coin
The Frilled Neck Lizard is seen as one of Australia’s
great iconic reptiles. This lizard has an amazing ability
to run extremely fast on its hind legs and deter its
enemies by lifting the large frill around its neck.
This dazzling gold proof coin is a mere 11.15 mm
in diameter, making it one of the smallest coins the
Royal Australian Mint has produced. It is a truly
unique keepsake.
Price: $65.00 210161
Nominal Specifications: $2 | Au 99.99% | 0.5 g | 11.15 mm | proof | 7500 | A. Stokic
210161
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2013 50c Uncirculated Coin
Surfing Australia was established fifty years ago
to guide and promote the development of the sport
in Australia. This commemorative 50c piece is housed
in innovative, self-supporting packaging and is a
must-have for those who love to ride the waves.
Price: $9.00 310204
310204
Nominal Specifications: 50c | CuNi | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | A. Stokic
Gold drew migrants from Europe, North America and
China, boosting Australia’s population considerably
during the 1850s. We celebrate the history of Australian
Mining with these meticulously designed limited
edition Two Coin Year Sets, available with either a
proof or uncirculated finish.
2013 Two Coin Proof Year Set
Price: $55.00 210150
Nominal Specifications: $1 | AlBr | 9.00 g | 25.00 mm | proof | 25 000 | A. Stokic
20c | CuNi | 11.30 g | 28.52 mm | proof | 25 000 | A. Stokic
2013 Two Coin Uncirculated Year Set
Price: $15.00 310200
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210150
310200
Nominal Specifications: $1 | AlBr | 9.00 g | 25.00 mm | uncirculated | 40 000 | A. Stokic
20c | CuNi | 11.30 g | 28.52 mm | uncirculated | 40 000 | A. Stokic

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
will be a welcome inclusion in any wedding gift register
or for those special wedding anniversaries in 2013.
210132
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.
2013 Baby Set – Australian Unc Coins
Price: $45.00 310179
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
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210141
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
the new lunar year with three unique releases.
For more details on the gold and uncirculated coins
in this range, please visit our eShop.
2013 $1 Silver Proof Coin
Price $55.00 210141
Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 11.66 g | 25.00 mm | proof | 10 000 | A. Baggio
Year of the
Snake
2013 5 Gram Gold Ingot
This 5 gram, 99.99% gold ingot has been designed to
display a powerful harmony of strength and grace
through its original snake design. A very limited
mintage of 1000 means you need to get in fast to
secure yours!
510211
Price: $375.00 510211
Nominal specifications: Au 99.99% | 5.00 g | 21.60 x 12.40 mm | 1000 | A. Baggio
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Year of the Snake
2013 Lunar Prestige Series
210174
The snake is the sixth character in the Chinese lunar
cycle. Gui (yin water) and Si (snake) creates gui-si
(water snake). Those born in the year of the snake
are said to be acutely aware of their surroundings,
intuitive, refined and collected.
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Each precious metal coin is housed in a leatherette
case and include a Certificate of Authenticity.
2013 $1 Silver Coin
Price: $88.00 210174
Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | proof-like | 10 000 | C. Lau
2013 $10 Silver Coin
Price: $357.50 210176
Nominal Specifications: $10 | Ag 99.9% | 5 oz | 65.00 mm | proof-like | 5000 | C. Lau
210178
2013 $30 Silver Coin
Price: $1,815.00 210178 (MADE TO ORDER)
Nominal Specifications: $30 | Ag 99.9% | 1 kg | 100.00 mm | proof-like | 1500 | C. Lau
210180
2013 $100 Gold Coin
Price: $2,475.00 210180
Nominal Specifications: $100 | Au 99.99% | 1 oz | 38.74 mm | proof-like | 1500 | C. Lau
2013 $500 Gold Coin
Price: $13,200.00 210182
Nominal Specifications: $500 | Au 99.99% | 5 oz | 60.00 mm | proof-like | 1000 | C. Lau
2013 $3000 Gold Coin
Price: $79,750.00 210184 (MADE TO ORDER)
Nominal Specifications: $3000 | Au 99.99% | 1 kg | 75.00 mm | proof-like | 100 | C. Lau
210174
210180
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2013 six coin
year sets
210130
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
Selectively Gold Plated 20c Coin
The superior skills of the craftspeople of the
Royal Australian Mint are beautifully depicted on
the spectacular selectively gold plated 20c piece,
only available as a part of the 2013 Six Coin Proof Set
Price: $130.00 210130
Designer: S. Devlin; $2 – H. Hahne
2013 Six Coin Uncirculated Year Set
Hyper-metallic 20c Coin
The detail in our 20c piece has never been as evident
as on this year’s hyper-metallic uncirculated coin,
only available as a part of the 2013 Six Coin
Uncirculated Set.
Price: $32.50 310178
Designer: S. Devlin; $2 – H. Hahne
310178
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$2 ‘C’ mintmark
remembrance day
2012 $2 Colour Printed
Uncirculated Coin
This is the first time that the Royal Australian Mint has
created a commemorative $2 coin. It is also the first
time we have coloured our $2 coin, which was first
released for circulation in 1988.
The red poppy of northern France and Belgium
symbolised the sacrifice of blood of brothers, fathers
and friends that would never return home from
World War I, and was used to mark the Armistice of
11 November 1918. This flower has now been adopted
as a sign of remembrance for the fallen across all
conflicts. This uncirculated “C” mintmark coin features
the Flanders poppy as a symbol of those who have
sacrificed their lives for our freedom, printed in
brilliant scarlet.
Finished using the Royal Australian Mint’s advanced
colour printing technology, the 2012 Remembrance
Day $2 Limited Edition coin will be an enduring tribute
to the memory of the fallen.
310272
Price: $12.95 310272
Nominal Specifications: $2 | AlBr | 6.60 g | 20.50 mm | uncirculated | unlimited | A. Baggio
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philatelic numismatic covers
Centenary of Girl Guides PNC
2010 $1 Uncirculated Coin and 60c stamp
Price: $14.95 9910865
9910865
Limited stock available
International Year of Volunteers PNC
2011 20c Uncirculated Coin and 60c stamp
Price: $15.95 99108698
Limited stock available
99108698
Surfing Australia PNC
2013 50c Uncirculated Coin and 60c stamp
Price: $15.95 711010
Limited stock available
711010
50 Years of the Australian Ballet PNC
2012 50c Uncirculated Coin and 60c stamp
Price: $19.95 801447
Limited stock available
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801447

Remembrance Day PNC
2012 $2 Colour Printed Uncirculated
‘C’ Mintmark Coin and 60c stamp
Price: $19.95 711001
Limited stock available
711001
Centenary of Canberra
2013 20c Circulating Coin, 60c and $2.35 stamps
Price: $15.95 711008
Limited stock available
711008
100 Years of Australian Philately PNC
2013 50c Uncirculated Coin and $10 stamp
Price: $15.95 711009
Limited stock available
711009
100 Years of Australian Banknotes
2013 Royal Australian Mint 20c Uncirculated Coin,
Perth Mint $1 Uncirculated Coin, 60c and
$2.60 stamps
Price: $29.95 711025
Limited stock available
711025
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210260
710005
TWO COIN SET
801486
2012 afl premiers
sydney swans
2012 AFL Premiership two coin set
With this year’s AFL season now under way, the Mint
is giving you one last chance to get your hands on
unique memorabilia from the Sydney Swans’
2012 premiership winning season. In May we will
release a special two coin set, which will include
the 2012 $1 Silver Proof Premiership Coin,
the 2012 $1 Uncirculated AFL Premiership Coin,
as well as a souvenir card autographed by a
Sydney Swans star player.
Price: $130.00 710005
Both coins also available separately.
2012 $1 Silver Proof Premiership Coin
Price: $115.00 210260
Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | proof | 5000
2012 $1 Unc AFL Premiership Coin
Price: $19.95 801486
Nominal Specifications: $1 | AlBr | 9.00 g | 25.00 mm | uncirculated | unlimited
2012 AFL Premiership Collection
Price: $295.00 801489
Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 1 oz | 40.00 mm | proof | 5000
801489
2012 $1 Unc AFL Premiership PNC
Price: $19.95 801481
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from the
vault
Heads up!
The man behind the 1913 obverse
At the Royal Australian Mint, you can meet the 1913 Shilling
and her coin cousins Florin and Halfpenny, and follow their
adventures in the Canberra centenary themed exhibition
Shilling’s Year—a coin’s eye view of the year 1913.
This installment of From the Vault focuses on the designer behind
the obverse image depicted on these three coins. Sir Edgar
Bertram Mackennal, KCVO, usually known as Bertram Mackennal,
was born in Fitzroy, Victoria, on 12 June 1863.
Mackennal left Australia at the age of 19 to study in Europe at
the Royal Academy of Arts. His artistic reputation grew as he met
and sculpted opera luminary Dame Nellie Melba, actress Sarah
Bernhardt and another famous Australian artist, Louis Buvelot.
By the time Mackennal was commissioned to create an obverse
design for the new coinage of King George V, he had become
one of the most successful civic sculptors of his era and the first
Australian artist to have a work purchased for the Tate. He was the
first Australian artist to be knighted, and was elected to the British
Royal Academy in 1922. He died suddenly on 10 October 1931 as a
result of a rupture of an abdominal aneurysm.
For those of you who can’t get to Canberra, there is also an online
version of Shilling’s Year—a coin’s eye view of the year 1913
hosted on the Mint’s website, which can be found through the
following link www.ramint.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/shilling’s-year
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KANGAROO
AT SUNSET
2013 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin
The contemporary design of the Kangaroo at Sunset
coin has made it one of the most sought-after
collector pieces from the Royal Australian Mint.
Reproduced on this fine silver $1 coin, the lone
kangaroo bounding across the desert plains against
a setting sun is a truly iconic Australian image.
The reverse design is by award-winning Mint
sculptor Wojciech Pietranik and captures the
spirit of Australia. The obverse features Ian Rank-
Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
accompanied by the coin’s $1 denomination.
Price: $65.00 210152
Nominal Specifications: $1 | Ag 99.9% | 6.03 g | 21.69 mm | proof | 5000 | W. Pietranik
NB: Coins shown in this catalogue are not actual size unless stated.
All prices are inclusive of GST. For full nominal coin specifications
please visit our website. All products are subject to availability.
All new coin releases will also be dispatched from 6 May 2013,
unless otherwise stated in Mint Issue. 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
Contact details: Royal Australian Mint
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
Mail: Royal Australian Mint, Locked Bag 31, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
Website: www.ramint.gov.au eShop: https://eshop.ramint.gov.au
© Commonwealth of Australia 2013