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MINT ISSUE ISSUE 107 NOVEMBER 2015
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1 Mr Allan Sparkes CV VA at the launch of the Valour, Courage, Bravery exhibition.
2 Mr Peter Atkinson, Mr Darrell Tree CV and Mr Shane Allan BM at the Valour, Courage, Bravery exhibition launch.
3 Mintie Marrion McCormack at the Netball World Cup SYDNEY 2015 Mint Stand.
4 The Australian Diamonds win the Netball World Cup SYDNEY 2015.
5 The Hawthorn FC and West Coast Eagles mascots with the AFL counterstamp coins.
6 Australian television personality, Gina Liano at the Mint's AFL stand.
7 The Mint pop-up stand at NRL Nation in Darling Harbour.8 The 2015 NRL Telstra Premiership grand final teams
at NRL Nation in Darling Harbour.
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Next year will be an exciting year for all Australians, as the 14th of February 2016 marks the golden anniversary of Australian decimal currency.
In commemoration of this momentous milestone in Australia’s history, we have proudly themed the 2016 Proof and Uncirculated Year Sets accordingly. At the ‘flip of a coin’ you will see pre-decimal coin designs from 50 years ago combined with the decimal coin designs which have succeeded them. It will evoke nostalgia for those that experienced The Changeover to decimal currency in 1966 and will help educate Australia’s current generation.
The Mint was present at three exciting Australian sporting grand finals this year, to allow our collectors the opportunity to counterstamp a coin as a memento of each event. The Mint travelled to Sydney for the 2015 Netball World Cup Grand Final, where the Australian Diamonds defeated the New Zealand Silver Ferns. The Mint also provided the opportunity for collectors to take home a keepsake of the 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership Season and the 2015 NRL Telstra Premiership Season grand finals. Please see page 14/15 for more information on The Ultimate Collection – AFL and NRL.
The Mint’s Gallery was recently transformed with the installation of the temporary exhibition Valour, Courage, Bravery. The four stories presented are about people whose extraordinary acts of courage and bravery have been appropriately recognised. If you are in Canberra we strongly encourage you to visit this very emotive exhibition.
As we close on 2015 a year in which the Mint celebrated its 50th birthday can I wish you all, on behalf of the Mint, a safe and happy holiday season and we look forward to celebrating another major event in Australia’s history in 2016 - the 50th anniversary of Australian decimal currency.
Ross MacDiarmid Chief Executive Officer Royal Australian Mint
DEARCOLLECTORA M E S S A G E F R O M T H E C E O
Featured Products 4
The Changeover – 50th anniversary of Decimal Currency 4
Remembrance Day 6
Coo-ee March 8
Seasons Change 10
Australian Saltwater Crocodiles 12
Sydney New Year's Eve 13
The Ultimate Collection – AFL 14
The Ultimate Collection – NRL 15
Christmas Gifts 16
Products 20
Royal Collection – Longest-Reigning Commonwealth Monarch 20
Netball World Cup SYDNEY 2015 21
Lunar Series Year of the Monkey 22
Unlikely Heroes Great and Small 23
Australia at War Subscription Program 24
Catalogue 25
Meet the Minties 28
From the Vault 29
What’s On 30
The Collector's Dream 31
CONTENTS
THE CHANGEOVER – 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DECIMAL CURRENCY
S I X C O I N Y E A R S E T S
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For the first nine years after Australia was federated in 1901, English currency was used as Australian money. Then in 1910, the first coins struck emulated the English monetary system. Pounds, shillings and pence were established as Australian money until the historic changeover to decimal currency on 14 February 1966.
In 2016, the Mint will celebrate 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 must have in your collection.
2016 Six Coin Uncirculated Set $25.00310668
2016 Six Coin Proof Set $100.00210414
For full nominal specifications for the 2016 Six Coin Year Sets, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
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On 11 November 1918, the Armistice was enacted and the combat of the First World War ceased. After four years of conflict, the world was at peace. In honour of this, the Mint has created Australia’s newest circulating commemorative coin and a limited edition ‘C’ mintmark edition.
Featuring an inscription from the poem In Flanders Fields, of which 2015 marks its 100th anniversary, this poignant coin design remembers the scene that the brave soldiers endured during the First World War.
With the sunset glow of the coloured rings, surrounded by sculpted larks symbolising peace, this coin is a tribute to the memory of the fallen in remembering their sacrifice. Nominal Specifications
$2 AlBr 6.60 g 20.50 mm coloured uncirculated 50 000 A. Stokic
2015 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark $12.50Coloured Uncirculated Coin
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On 10 October 1915, 26 men left their hometown of Gilgandra, in a recruiting march effort to join the Australian Imperial Force. The Coo-ees, as they became known, had increased in numbers to 263 by the time they had covered the 320 miles to arrive in Sydney and enlist.
This gesture spoke for a nation that wished to contribute to Commonwealth efforts in the First World War and subsequent snowball marches started soon after. The Coo-ees were joined in by the Kookaburras, Kurrajongs and Boomerangs to name just a few.
The Mint collaborated with Gilgandra Shire Council to commemorate a centenary of the Coo-ee March as part of the Australia Remembers series.
Nominal Specifications
20c CuNi 11.30 g 28.50 mm uncirculated 30 000 A. Baggio
2015 20c Uncirculated Coin $10.00310661
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SEASONS CHANGE
K A N G A R O O S E R I E S
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The kangaroo has captured the hearts of Australian numismatists since 1993 with the release of the Royal Australian Mint’s Kangaroo Series. In 2016 the Kangaroo Series
continues with the announcement of a new design that 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 offspring, in its habitat during the winter months. The Eastern Grey Kangaroo can be found across the inland plain and coastal landscape of Australia.
These fine silver editions exemplify what the Mint is well-known for; intricate details with an array of silver hues accentuated by the carefully sculpted elements.
2016 $1 Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $80.00310890
2016 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00210448
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
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A U S T R A L I A N S A L T W A T E R C R O C O D I L E S
Continuing the Mint’s collaboration with Australia Zoo, the popular Australian Saltwater Crocodiles series features the beloved movie star crocodile, Monty. The 400 kilogram, 3.7 metre long Saltwater Crocodile rose to fame in the movie The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course and has been a member of the Australia Zoo family for more than forty years.
When Monty was caught from a Townsville boat ramp in 1975, he was only 3 feet long and Steve Irwin was only 3 feet tall! Steve and Monty grew up together and formed a very special bond. “I love Monty and Monty would absolutely LOVE to grab a
hold of me!” - Steve Irwin.
Snap up this sharply struck tribute to the world’s largest living reptile!
2016 $1 Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $80.00310905
Monty
Nominal Specifications
$1 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm frosted uncirculated 5000 T. Dean
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S Y D N E Y N E W Y E A R ’ S E V E
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 coin depicts two icons, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, during that iconic memorable 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 welcoming the New Year.
2016 $1 Coloured Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $60.00510844
City of Colour
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Nominal Specifications
$1 Ag 99.9% 1/2 oz 35.89 mm frosted uncirculated 5000 T. Dean Image of the Sydney Opera House is used under licence from the Sydney Opera House Trust.
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Nominal Specifications
$1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated 4433 Royal Australian Mint$1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated 500 Royal Australian Mint$1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm gold-plated 67 Royal Australian Mint
T H E U L T I M A T E C O L L E C T I O N
The 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership Season was one to remember, capturing the nation’s attention each and every week. With soaring marks and spectacular goals, the AFL fans – custodians of the game - continued to celebrate the uniqueness of the Australian Football League.
The AFL has come to dominate within Australian sport and this emotionally charged season proved to be no different. This year the AFL community has continued to grow and flourish, highlighting why Australian Football is the number one sport chosen in Australia.
AFL – The Ultimate Collection featuring a limited edition 2015 Silver Frunc Coin, Trading cards and Maxicard $120.00210474
Australian Football League: Custodians of the Game
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Try your luck! For more exciting information about The Ultimate Collection please see page 31.
CONGRATULATIONS
HAWTHORN FOOTBALL CLUB
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National Rugby League: Moments that Matter
NEWT H E U L T I M A T E C O L L E C T I O N
The 2015 NRL Telstra Premiership season will be remembered as one of the most exciting in the game’s proud history. Combining the exhilaration of the Telstra Premiership, the rivalry of the State of Origin and the passion of the international Rugby League, NRL fans again celebrated a season that captured the imagination.
It was the moments that matter – the spectacular tries, courageous defence and the brilliant skills of Rugby League’s elite stars – that again highlighted why Rugby League is the Greatest Game of All.
NRL – The Ultimate Collection featuring a limited edition 2015 Silver Frunc Coin, Trading cards and Maxicard $120.00210472
Nominal Specifications
$1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated 4433 Royal Australian Mint$1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated 500 Royal Australian Mint$1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm gold-plated 67 Royal Australian Mint
Try your luck! For more exciting information about The Ultimate Collection please see page 31.
CONGRATULATIONS
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
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CHRISTMAS GIFTSAs the season for giving approaches, the Royal Australian Mint
would like to highlight some of our Christmas themed products, our seldom seen collections and our stocking fillers – great ideas for all your gifting needs.
For more ideas or information, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
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Christmas Pudding Coin Pack* $25.009915108
Coin Album $22.757610523
2015 Six Coin Uncirculated Set $25.00310402
24 Carat Gold $100 Note in Acrylic $200.009910842
24 Carat Gold $50 Note in Acrylic $175.00711005
Bullion Paper Weight $29.95711017
*WARNING: This product is not suitable for children under 3 years. Do not bake coins into the pudding or when reheating. Coins should be placed into warmed slices just prior to serving.
UNEXPECTED TREASURES
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Alphabet Collection Postcard $4.00711101
2015 Six Coin Uncirculated Baby Set with Coloured Token $45.00310403
2015 Six Coin Circulating Pirate Loot Bag with Coloured Token $12.00510743
Dollar Mint Lolly Tin $6.00711056
Alphabet Collection Bookmark $4.00711103
Gold Bullion Money Box $19.95711016
FIRST CHRISTMAS
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Natural World Collection Men’s Butterfly Cufflinks $269.009910966
Men’s Genuine Kangaroo Penny Token Watch $99.00711006
Slouch Hat Bottle Opener $29.008405503
Genealogy Collection Signet Ring Necklace $179.009910941
Ladies 1c Watch Rose Gold $349.00711164
Royal Australian Mint Pen $8.009910863
SOMETHING SPECIAL
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R O Y A L C O L L E C T I O N
Longest-Reigning Commonwealth Monarch
On 9 September 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning Commonwealth monarch. These beautifully designed coins are adorned with golden wattle and Her Majesty’s royal insignia, as a symbol of the enduring bond between Australia and the United Kingdom.
2015 50c Uncirculated Coin $10.00310907
2015 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00510793
Nominal Specifications
50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 B. King$5 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm proof 5000 B. King
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Netball World Cup SYDNEY 2015
Nominal Specifications
20c CuNi 11.30 g 28.52 mm uncirculated 30 000 Royal Australian Mint$5 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 39.62 mm proof 5000 A. Stokic
From 7-16 August 2015, Australia hosted the Netball World Cup Sydney 2015 where the Australian Netball Diamonds triumphed over all. To mark this world class event, the Mint released a spectacular silver domed coin and a celebratory 20c uncirculated coin. These coins are a testimony to Australia’s mammoth win, connection to netball and the continued growth of the sport globally.
2015 20c Uncirculated Coin $12.00310910
2015 $5 Fine Silver Proof Domed Coin $125.00210460
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In 2016 we will see the celebration of people born under the Lunar Year of the Monkey. People born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be naturally quick-witted and able to solve complex problems with ease. The coin design features the snub-nosed monkey which can be found tucked high in the Qin Ling Mountains of central China.
2016 $1 Uncirculated Coin $13.50310653
2016 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $50.00210389
2016 $10 Gold Proof Coin $300.00210397
Nominal Specifications
$1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm uncirculated 20 000 Royal Australian Mint$1 Ag 99.9% 11.66 g 25.00 mm proof 10 000 Royal Australian Mint$10 Au 99.99% 1/10 oz 17.53 mm proof 1500 Royal Australian Mint
See page 26 for information on the 2016 50c Uncirculated Coin – Tetra-decagon Lunar Series. For more products from the Lunar Series, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
L U N A R S E R I E S
Year of the Monkey
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THE FINAL COINS IN THE SERIES – COLLECT ALL 6!
During the Second World War, the Marine patrol was attacked on Manus Island and the radio had failed. DD.43.Q.879 reached HQ with a message to save the patrol and was awarded the prestigious Dickin Medal.
During the First World War, some 6100 Australian horses were deployed overseas; Sandy was the only one to make it home.
2015 $1 Coloured Frunc Coin $15.00DD.43.Q.879 Blue Chequer Cock
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2015 $1 Coloured Frunc Coin $15.00Sandy the War Horse
310643
Nominal Specifications
$1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated 30 000 Royal Australian Mint$1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated 30 000 Royal Australian Mint
U N L I K E L Y H E R O E S G R E A T A N D S M A L L
DD.43.Q.879 Blue Chequer Cock and Sandy the War Horse
For more products from the Unlikely Heroes Great and Small series, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
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Nominal Specifications
50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 B. King50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 E. Llewellyn50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 E. LlewellynFor more products from the Australia at War Series, please visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
The Australia at War series continues with the highly anticipated fourth instalment. The latest editions include Tobruk,
Empire Air Training Scheme and War in the Pacific.
Australia at War $199.00
Subscription Program 711069
incl. domestic postage
SPECIAL OFFER: Buy each coin individually as they are released or for a LIMITED TIME ONLY subscribe to secure all 18 coins with one easy upfront payment and receive a FREE collection folder.
It’s not too late to collect the definitive Anzac Centenary coin program.
A N Z A C C E N T E N A R Y C O I N P R O G R A M
Australia at War Fourth Releases: Coins 10, 11 and 12
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$5 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm proof 5000 S. Stojanovic
$5 Ag 99.9% 36.31 g 38.74 mm proof 12 500 W. Pietranik
CATALOGUEA D D T H E S E C O I N S T O Y O U R C O L L E C T I O N
125 Years of State Government in Western Australia 2015 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin $115.00210294
The Story of the VOC Batavia 2015 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00210405
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$5 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm frosted uncirculated 5000 B. King
$5 Ag 99.9% 31.11 g 40.00 x 28.00 mm antique 10 000 A. Baggio
Australian Lighthouses 2015 $5 Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $80.00310362
800th Anniversary of Magna Carta 2015 $5 Fine Silver Antique Rectangular Coin $120.00210387
Tetra-decagon SeriesYear of the Monkey 2016 50c Tetra-decagon Uncirculated Coin $12.50410126
The 2015 20c Uncirculated Coin – Australian Lighthouses (310335) is also available, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.
For more products in the Lunar Series, please see page 22.
50c CuNi 15.37 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 S. Stojanovic
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2015 Remembrance Day PNC 2015 $2 Coloured Circulating Coin $19.95711261
2015 Unlikely Heroes Great and SmallMurphy the Donkey PNC 2015 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin $15.95711251
2015 Longest-Reigning Commonwealth Monarch PNC 2015 50c Uncirculated Coin $15.95711260
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MEET THE MINTIESS T E V A N S T O J A N O V I C C O I N D E S I G N E R A N D S C U L P T O R
Stevan Stojanovic is the latest edition to the Royal Australian Mint Coin Design and Sculpting Team. Since moving from New Zealand in 2014, Stevan has worked on projects including the 2015 $5 Fine Silver Triangular Coin - Anzac Centenary,
2015 $5 Fine Silver Coin- The Story of the VOC Batavia, 2016 Lunar
Series: Year of the Monkey and the 2016 Lunar Series: Tetra-Decagon.
Stevan notes that his favourite project that he has worked on since joining the Mint was the 2015 $5 Fine Silver Triangular Coin
- Anzac Centenary.
“My favourite coin design that I have worked on since being here at the Royal Australian Mint is the triangle coin. It was a
complicated, technical coin to do and because it involved the friendship between New Zealand and Australian soldiers, it was very dear to me.”
Before joining the Mint, Stevan’s background in designing and sculpting included studying at the Italian Mint where he learnt the ancient artistic techniques from the best metallurgists in the world.
A move to Australia to work at the Royal Australian Mint was to follow. Stevan is currently working on several new and exciting coins, to be released soon for our collectors to enjoy!
View more of Stevan's story by visiting the Mint's YouTube channel - australianmint.
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FROM THE VAULTC O I N M E M O R I E S O F T H E S I X T I E S
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of decimal currency and the Royal Australian Mint played a central role in the changeover, producing some of the very first decimal coins.
It is still occasionally possible to find an old 1966 coin in your handful of change, but have you ever thought about the coins that they replaced?
The National Coin Collection at the Royal Australian Mint contains a full set of 1963-dated pre-decimal coins, the last year that these coins were made. For a year after the changeover in 1966, these coins were still in circulation side by side with the new decimal coins, meaning that Australians had to become
very good at working out the relative values of dollars and cents alongside pounds, shillings and pence!
At changeover in 1966, one shilling (twelve pence) was worth ten cents. Many people needed to carry special conversion guides for both currencies.
You’ll find this in this issue; the Royal Australian Mint will be releasing some special commemorative decimal coins featuring the old pre-decimal coin designs on the obverses.
These coins will no doubt spark plenty of memories among those who still remember using pennies, threepences, sixpences, shillings, florins, and crowns.
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WHAT’S ONN E W S F R O M A C R O S S T H E M I N T
Festive Season
We will continue our annual tradition of giving members of the public the opportunity to strike the last coin of 2015 and the first coin of 2016 on the Mint's public gallery press.
All New Year’s Eve visitors to the Mint can enter the draw to strike the last coin of 2015 and then a winner will be selected at random and permitted to use the press for the final time.
The highly anticipated 2016 gallery press design will be unveiled on New Year’s Day and the first 100 people will receive a certificate authenticating their coin.
Christmas delivery and order dates
To our Australian customers wanting to receive their purchases prior to Christmas, we recommend you place your order by close of business, 14th December 2015. For our international retail customers, please place your order by 9th December 2015 to receive your order in time for Christmas.
Connect to the Mint
If you are part of the social media landscape, you can connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube to find out the latest information and to get a behind the scenes look into the goings-on at the Mint.
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In an exciting world first, all of the most popular collectible categories have come together to create extremely limited edition pieces for the ultimate challenge in The Ultimate Collection. Each set will include an exclusive fine silver coin, pack of ten officially licensed trading cards and maxicard (specially themed postcard and stamp) but the challenge is to score the set which has one of these rare inclusions below:
• 1 in 75 sets includes a gold-plated fine silver coin (only 67 coins available!)
• 1 in 25 sets includes a signature card
• 1 in 10 sets includes a colour printed fine silver coin featuring the premiership winning team’s colour (only 500 coins available!)
• 1 in 10 sets includes a maxicard with a gold postmark
Try your luck at scoring one of these limited edition coins, maxicards or trading cards! Pre-order now to seal your fate! These rare inclusions will be highly sought after for years to come, with a maximum of 67 gold plated coins and 500 coloured coins hidden in sealed packages.
There are two The Ultimate Collection themes which commemorate 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership Season and 2015 NRL Telstra Premiership Season. The odds above represent each of the themes.
THE COLLECTOR’S DREAM T H E U L T I M A T E C O L L E C T I O N : 2 0 1 5 T O Y O T A A F L P R E M I E R S H I P
T H E U L T I M A T E C O L L E C T I O N : 2 0 1 5 N R L T E L S T R A P R E M I E R S H I P
Terms and conditions: The items received in The Ultimate Collection are based on chance. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the allocation of the items in the collection. If the product is returned back to the Mint and adheres to the Mint’s returns policy (ramint.gov.au), the Mint will replace the collectible coin with the same type as originally received.
For more information on the 2015 Ultimate Collection: 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership please see page 14.
For more information on the 2015 Ultimate Collection: 2015 NRL Telstra Premiership please see page 15.
A WORLD FIRST
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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 2 November 2015, 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 2015
