Mint Issue - July 2007 - Issue No. 70 - Royal Australian Mint

KANGAROO
AT SUNSET
July 2007 Number 70

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Dear Collector
Welcome to the mid year Mint Issue
highlighting the release of some unique new
creations for your numismatic collection.
In this issue we unveil our new signature
gold coin ‘Kangaroo at Sunset’. This striking
proof coin has made it to the top of my
list of favourites so far. I’m even going on
record to say that I believe this coin is a real
contender for the international coin of the
year. Only 1000 are being offered for sale
worldwide in 2007!
In this issue we have released the latest in
the Tree of Memories series. This 22 carat
gold plated medallion with a beautiful image
of the Madonna and child is sure to be a
wonderful addition to your Christmas tree or
could be used as a personal gift.
Off the Presses
Mint Refurbishment Begins
Work on our $42 million refurbishment
began on 26 March 2007 with an official
start-of-works ceremony. Although part of the
Mint’s gallery is closed for the refurbishment,
a new interactive exhibition ‘Treasures of the
National Coin Collection’ has been unveiled
featuring a range of historic numismatic
coins from the Mint. Our Theatrette is now
showing an interesting ‘Virtual Tour’ of your
new Mint. Come in and see the changes we
have made so far.
2007 Kangaroo Series Competition Winner
We are pleased to announce that Mr Terry
Hincks has won the Royal Australian Mint’s
The 4 th coin in the 150 years of State
Government series is now available with
the release of the South Australian $5 silver
proof coin. As South Australia was the only
State with a “Convict Free” heritage this coin
is a must for historians and collectors alike.
The 4 th coin in the $1 Mintmark series has
also been produced with the Sydney Harbour
Bridge image now displaying the ‘M’ for
Melbourne impression. Happy collecting
Janine Murphy
CEO
Royal Australian Mint
Rolf Harris Competition. This truly Australian
prize package includes four Gold Kangaroo
Class train tickets on The Ghan, four
RM Williams vouchers and a $1000 QANTAS
travel voucher. Congratulations Terry, we
hope you have a great trip!
2008 Kangaroo series competition
announced soon!
Providing Feedback
The Mint always enjoys receiving our valued
customer’s views and comments. Please
send your feedback to info@ramint.gov.au.

KANGAROO
AT SUNSET
2007 $25 Gold Proof Coin
If you only buy one gold coin this year, this is the one. A simple,
yet striking, design of a lone kangaroo crossing the red soil plains
against a setting sun truly captures the raw beauty and isolation
of the great Australian outback. Our new 2007 signature gold coin
”Kangaroo at Sunset”, represents the pinnacle of coin design and
continues our commitment to excellence in the field of numismatics.
Only 1000 of these stunning coins will be offered for sale worldwide
in 2007. Struck in 99.99% pure gold with a face value of $25 and
presented in a finely crafted Jarrah hardwood case, it is certain to be
a superb addition to any astute collectors display. Be quick to place
your order so you don’t miss out.
Price (inc GST): $365.00 802110
Nominal Specifications: $25, Au 99.99%, 1/5 oz, 21.69 mm, Proof, 1000, W. Pietranik
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2007 Christmas Medallion
Madonna and Child
Get in early with the Christmas shopping this year and start collecting
the Mint’s exquisite Christmas medallions. The 2007 22 carat gold
plated medallion reflects the spirit of love, fellowship and peace
through the design of Madonna and Child created by Peter Soobik.
Popular with collectors and as gifts, these pieces will be a visual
delight on the tree and become heirlooms in the future. A different
medallion will be released each year until 2009 in celebration of
the festive season.
Price (inc GST): $26.00 802266
Nominal Specifications: 22 ct gold plated Copper, 29.60 g , 40.00 mm, Bright, Unlimited, P. Soobik

New Zealand – Tuatara
New Zealand Proof and Uncirculated Coins
The Tuatara, New Zealand’s endangered reptile, features on these
Silver Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated coins. A must for both new and
experienced collectors, this is the first set of coins from the ‘land of
the long white cloud’ that does not include a 5 c piece. With limited
mintages on all 4 issues, be quick to secure yours.
Widely regarded as a national treasure and often described as a living
dinosaur, the Tuatara, Maori word meaning ‘peaks on the back’, takes
pride of place on the $5 coin.
Price (inc GST):
Proof Six Coin Set $115.00 802090
Unc Six Coin Set $45.00 802100
$5 Proof Coin $70.00 802091
$5 Unc Coin $25.00 802101
Nominal Specifications
Metal Cu Plated Ni Plated Al/Bronze Fine Silver Al/Bronze
Steel Steel (Proof) (Unc)
Denomination 10c 20c 50c $1 $2 $5 $5
Mass (g) 3.30 4.00 5.00 8.00 10.00 28.28 27.22
Diameter (mm) 20.50 21.75 24.75 23.00 26.50 38.74 38.74
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In 1856 Victoria, NSW and Tasmania were granted their own
Self-Governments. In 2007 South Australia also celebrates 150 years
of self-government. To mark this anniversary we have released a
4 th Brilliant Silver Proof coin in the State series.

150 Years Of State Government
2007 $5 Silver Proof Coin
150 Years of State Government - South Australia
This fourth release in our State series celebrates 150 years of
self government in South Australia. Unlike other Australian states first
established as convict settlements, South Australia was a planned
and freely settled colony. This coin, struck in fine silver and with a
limited mintage of 12 500, extracts South Australia’s border, making
it the focus against the backdrop of an evolving Australia. A unique
reminder of Australia’s colonial and parliamentary heritage, this coin
is a must for collectors of the series and coins of the realm or for
those who have an affiliation with South Australia.
Price (inc GST): $65.00 802002
2006 $5 Silver Proof Coin
150 Years of State Government Victoria, Tasmania,
New South Wales
In 2006 New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria celebrated
150 years of self-government. The creation of a parliament within
these colonies was a significant milestone representing a shift in
power from the Crown to the people, and began the journey towards
federation and a united Australia. In celebration of Australia’s history,
the Royal Australian Mint has struck three fine silver proof coins.
With a limited mintage of 12 500 for each state, these coins are sure
to appeal to discerning collectors.
Price (inc GST): $65.00 VIC 800009, TAS 801005, NSW 800030
Nominal Specifications x 3: $5, Ag 99.9%, 36.31 g, 38.74 mm, Proof, 12 500, W.Pietranik
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75 th
Anniversary of the
Sydney Harbour Bridge
2007 $� Fine Silver Proof Coin
Australia celebrates our most recognised
landmark – Sydney Harbour Bridge this year
and the Mint is honouring one of our national
symbols with a superior silver proof coin and
our annual mintmark series.
Now Available

2007 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin
75 th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Continue a collection of one dollar coins with this fine design. Our
bridge has become so much more than a cross harbour transport link.
It is a focus of tourism and local pride. The design on the dollar coin
depicts the remarkable moment as the two halves of the arch were
joined. This coin has a modest mintage of 12 500 and is likely to be a
fast seller for our international collectors too.
Price (inc GST): $40.00 801742
Nominal Specifications: $1, Ag 99.9%, 11.66 g, 25.00 mm, Proof, 12 500, W. Pietranik
2007 $1 Mintmark Coin – C,B,S & M
75 th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The 4 th coin in the $1 Mintmark series is now available. This coin shows
‘M’ for Melbourne and will complete your set of 2007 Mintmarks.
The other Mintmarks are still available or you could visit the Royal
Australian Mint and make your own ‘C’ coin on our visitor’s press.
Price (inc GST): $2.75 C 801604, S 801839, M 801636, B 801605
Nominal Specifications: $1, Al/Bronze, 9.00 g, 25.00 mm, Uncirculated, Unlimited, W. Pietranik
2007 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin
75 th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Admire the majestic structure and form that is the Sydney Harbour
Bridge. Admire also the high standard of minting and the fine proof
finish achieved on this coin. The coin design demonstrates just why
this bridge is internationally recognised and appreciated. Definitely
not a coin to be overlooked for your growing $5 silver proof collections.
Price (inc GST): $65.00 801787
Nominal Specifications: $5, Ag 99.9%, 36.31 g, 38.74 mm, Proof, 12 500, W. Pietranik
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The fun and colour continues! Using the latest
pad printing techniques, we bring brilliant colour
to our coins. The Ocean Series presents more of
Australia’s incredible marine life and uncovers many
fascinating facts about some amazing creatures.

2007 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Longfin Bannerfish
Our image on the $1 uncirculated coin, shows the Longfin Bannerfish. The
bannerfish is usually living along reef fronts and is now available for you to
admire close up in your collections. These coins come presented with great
facts about their interesting species. Apparently the juveniles of this species
work as house cleaners… lucky fish!
Price (inc GST): $14.95 802450
2007 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Biscuit Star
Another of our coins in the Ocean Series is the Biscuit Star that may well
be the most unusual well-known creature around and they are certainly
a hit with the younger crowd. The price of these coins is sure to be a hit
too – still under $15. Learn more about the Biscuit Star and enjoy it today
and for years to come.
Price (inc GST): $14.95 802446
2006 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Clown Fish
Our image on the $1 uncirculated coin, shows the Eastern Clown Anemonefish
sending up delicate bubbles from it’s safe anemone home. These coins have
been designed with the younger generation in mind and are excellent value
when you are buying for many.
Price (inc GST): $14.95 802440
2006 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Bottlenose Dolphin
The Dolphin’s streamlined and powerful body comes to life on this pad
printed coin. Our design shows two dolphins springing from sparkling water
in front of a perfect sky. A fun coin and an excellent souvenir of Australia.
Price (inc GST): $14.95 802442
Nominal Specifications: $1, Al/Br, 9.00 g, 25.00 mm, Uncirculated, Pad Printed, Unlimited, T. Dean
*These images have been closely reproduced to match the finished product
however there may be variances between printed advertising images and finished products
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2007 $1 Uncirculated Coin
International Polar Year 2007 - 2008
The Territories
The International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY) is an international
program of outreach and education into polar science. Australia
as an original signatory to the Antarctic Treaty (1961) has a proud
history of involvement and exploration of Antarctica.
Given the significance of the International Polar Year and Australia’s
involvement in the Antarctic region, the Royal Australian Mint
will be releasing a Polar Series coin collection over the next
three years. The first release in the collection is a beautifully
designed uncirculated coin depicting the Antarctic and
Australian Antarctic Territory.
The Antarctic is an isolated, icy region, initially discovered by
explorers in the 19th century. With a vast array of fascinating fauna
and flora, the Australian Antarctic Territory is home to a number of
famous research bases, such as Mawson, Davis and Casey.
The Polar Series coins encapsulate Australia’s historical
link to Antarctica.
Own it today.
Price (inc GST): $12.95 801478
Nominal Specifications: $1, Al/Br, 9.00 g, 25.00 mm, Uncirculated, Unlimited, W. Pietranik

The Great Australian
Artist Series
2007 $1 Selectively Gold Plated Kangaroo Coin
Rolf’s design looks even better in the selectively gold plated version.
This series has captivated coin enthusiasts since 1989. Why not take
your collection to an even greater level of prestige? Mintage is strictly
limited to 12 500.
Price (inc GST): $95.00 801568
Nominal Specifications: $1, Ag 99.9%, 1 Troy oz, 40.00 mm, Selectively Gold Plated, 12 500, R. Harris
2007 $1 Silver Kangaroo Proof Coin
Rolf Harris’ favourite is the silver proof and in his own words “he was
knocked out with the result”. See for yourself how great Rolf’s design
has come up on the silver coin. It is one of the more poignant kangaroo
images we have ever had in the kangaroo series and that makes it a
wonderful collector’s item with a limited mintage of 20 000.
Price (inc GST): $65.00 801566
Nominal Specifications: $1, Ag 99.9%, 1 Troy oz, 40.00 mm, Proof, 20 000, R. Harris
2007 $1 Kangaroo Frosted Uncirculated Coin
Conveniently presented and very affordable to slip into the birthday
cards of loved ones. This coin is sure to engage youngsters in coin
collecting and will acquaint them with the captivating artist and
entertainer Rolf Harris.
Price (inc GST): $24.95 801560
Nominal Specifications: $1, Cupro Nickel, 27.22 g, 40.00 mm, Frosted Uncirculated, Unlimited, R. Harris
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Year of the
Surf Lifesaver
Our national surf lifesaving force has been serving and
volunteering on Australian beaches for 100 years. We
honour the commitment of the men and women who
patrol our beaches and dedicate to them the theme on
our official coins in 2007.

2007 $5 Silver Proof Coin
Celebrate a great Australian icon with this masterfully created
$5 proof coin. Bringing to life the action and drama of surf rescue,
this fine silver coin captures the striking image of a life saving boat
crashing through powerful surf. With a limited mintage of 12,500
this coin is sure to appeal to all collectors.
Price (inc GST): $65.00 801268
Nominal Specifications: $5, Ag 99.9%, 36.31 g, 38.74 mm, Proof, 12 500, T. Dean
2007 Six Coin Proof Set
Six great looking coins and one with the dynamic image of a
dramatic team rescue. The proof year set is a ‘must have’ Royal
Australian Mint coin set. This year is no exception especially as it
honours the devotion of 113,000 surf lifesaving members who have
saved 500,000 lives. Still great value at $80 and the same quality proof
finish our collectors demand.
Price (inc GST): $80.00 801438
2007 Six Coin Uncirculated Set
For the first time we release a coin exclusive to the uncirculated sets,
making them extremely good value. In this set the 20c piece bears
the special design of a female lifesaver, holding the rope line above
her head during a surf rescue manoeuvre.
Price (inc GST): $23.50 801360
Nominal Specifications
Metal Cupro Nickel Al/Bronze
Denomination 5c 10c 20c 50c $1 $2
Mass (g) 2.83 5.65 11.30 15.55 9.00 6.60
Diameter (mm) 19.41 23.60 28.52 31.51 25.00 20.50
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available in the uncirculated set
2007 Australian Baby Coin Sets
Whether you are giving to a coin collector or not, our Baby Sets make
excellent gifts that families will cherish for their youngsters until they
are old enough to enjoy collecting for themselves.
2007 Proof Australian Baby Coin Set
Popularity has dictated we continue the theme of “The Magic Pudding”.
This year the proof set features all six standard circulating coin designs
in an outstanding proof finish. And it also includes the cheeky pudding
character on a medallion you can personalise for that special baby.
Keen collectors will note that this is the only proof set with standard
circulating coin designs marked 2007!
Price (inc GST): $95.00 801439
2007 Unc Australian Baby Coin Set
Another fantastic collectible is the $1 coin that features in the
uncirculated version of this year’s baby set. Norman Lindsay’s portrait
graces the $1 coin and is accompanied by a montage of Magic Pudding
characters. Colourful and flat packaging makes this coin set suitable for
posting all over the world.
Price (inc GST): $30.50 801361
For Nominal Specifications
see Year Sets (page 15).
LIMITED
QUANTITIES
AVAILABLE

2007 Wedding Coin Collection
Gem Finish
“An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have.
The older she gets, the more interested he is in her.” –
Agatha Christie ….. What about the numismatist Agatha?
Surprise the happy couple with a gift of the 2007 Wedding
Coin Collection. Coin sets like the wedding collection last the
test of time and can be a more personal and creative way of
following the growing trend to give money as a wedding gift.
The set comes with a nickel-silver inscription plaque.
Price (inc GST): $77.00 801665
For Nominal Specifications see Year Sets (page 15).
All Coins in the 2007 Wedding Coin Collection are Gem Uncirculated finish.
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2007 $10 Gold Proof Coin – Year of the Pig
Generosity is the most dominant trait of those born in the year of
the Pig so return their favour with a gift of this lucky gold coin.
Lucky because it is packaged in traditional colours of good fortune
– gold and red. This gold proof coin is further showcased in beautiful
Australian timber packaging.
Price (inc GST): $175.00 801484
Nominal Specifications: $10, Au 99.99%, 1/10 oz, 17. 53 mm, Proof, Unlimited, V. Gottwald
2007 $1 Silver Proof Coin – Year of the Pig
Regardless of which sign and year you were born under you will be
impressed by these stunning fine silver proof coins featuring the Year
of the Pig design. These coins depict the pig with authentic Chinese
symbols and symmetrical borders.
Price (inc GST): $40.00 801482
Nominal Specifications: $1, Ag 99.9%, 11.66 g, 25.00 mm, Proof, Unlimited, V. Gottwald
2007 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Year of the Pig
Born or due in 1923,1935,1947,1959,1971,1983, 1995 or 2007?
If yes, then you are lucky enough to be born in the Year of the
Pig. Acknowledge your virtue with the $1 uncirculated lunar coin
– awesome value and a great format to slip into birthday cards.
Price (inc GST): $12.95 801480
Nominal Specifications: $1, Al/Bronze, 9.00 g, 25.00 mm, Uncirculated, Unlimited, V. Gottwald

One of our premier coin sets is Masterpieces in Silver. For the first
time in a Masterpiece set we add vibrant colour using the latest pad
printing technology from Germany, and it looks great!
You will be drawn to the magnificent ochres of Clifford Possum
Tjapaltjarri’s Yuelamu Honey Ant Dreaming and equally impressed by
our depiction of the famous works of our three other, world class,
20th Century Australian artists.
All designs have been masterfully recreated by the Mint’s own
award winning artisans. This set has always epitomised the fine art
of numismatics. The silver is pure and finished to impeccable proof
standards – the only way to do justice to four masterpieces.
Price (inc GST): $195.00 801635
Nominal Specifications
Denomination Metal Mass Diameter Finish Mintage
$5 Fine Silver (99.9%) 36.31 g 38.74 mm Proof 10 000
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald Clifford Possum Coin: pad printed
Grace
Cossington Smith
The curve of the bridge,
1928–1929
Margaret Preston
Implement blue, 1927
William Dobell
Margaret Olley, 1948
Clifford Possum
Tjapaltjarri
(Australia, c
1934–2002)
Yuelamu honey ant
dreaming, 1980
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Surf Lifesaving is one of the greatest parts of Australia’s proud
national identity. In 2007 Australia celebrates the Year of the
Surf Lifesaver and we honour 100 years of surf lifesaving with
this exquisite fine silver coin set. Featuring $1 and 20c designs
capturing the courageous actions of Australian surf lifesavers,
these unique coins form part of a truly valuable set minted in the
finest quality silver. With a limited mintage of 6 500 and bearing
all of the hallmarks of the Royal Australian Mint’s renowned
commitment to quality, the 2007 Fine Silver Year set is a most
desirable showpiece of excellence and would make a brilliant
centrepiece in anyone’s collection.
Price (inc GST): $195.00 801550
Nominal Specifications
Denomination 5c 10c 20c 50c $1 $2
Mass (g) 3.24 6.57 13.36 18.24 11.66 8.55
Diameter (mm) 19.41 23.60 28.52 31.51 25.00 20.50
Metal: Fine Silver 99.9% Finish: Proof Mintage: 6500
N.B - Coins shown in this catalogue are not actual size unless stated
© Commonwealth of Australia 2007
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