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Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank many of you for joining in with our celebrations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Holden Heritage

Collection, whether it was through social media, events or buying the special collectible products. With such success, we have seen some delays with orders being sent out and have engaged additional resources to work around the clock to get your delivery to you.

As mentioned above, August and September were exciting months at the Mint. It was an honour to cheer on our Australian Olympic and Paralympic Team Coin Program Ambassadors who competed with such great displays of athleticism and sportsmanship.

The Mint Condition Holden Heritage Car Show was a huge hit with many lining up to get their hands on the Collection. Thank you to everybody that was able to come along to the event, it was a great day.

The warmer October weather brings with it a range of exciting new products including the Kangaroo at Sunset 10th Anniversary Coin on page 8 and the final celebratory product for the 50th anniversary of decimal currency, a special Selectively Gold Plated Coin presented on the inside back cover.

I hope you enjoy the issue and the warmer weather, happy reading.

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

400th Anniversary of Dirk Hartog’s Landfall 4

Kangaroo at Sunset 10th Anniversary 6

Australia at War – Final Release 8

Battle of Long Tan 10

Lunar Series – Year of the Rooster 12

Products 14

Year of the Rooster – Tetra-decagon Series 14

$2 Coin Sachets 15

Holden Heritage Collection 16

Mob of Boxing Kangaroos 17

Kangaroo at Sunset – Fine Silver Proof 18

Gold Year Sets 19

Battle of Pozières and Fromelles 20

Catalogue 21

Meet the Minties 24

From the Vault 25

What's On 26

Selectively Gold Plated Round 50c Coin 27

CONTENTS

1 Mint booth at Brisbane Ekka. 2 World of Coin Design at Melbourne Money Expo.3 Holden Heritage Collection launched at official media event.

4 Mr Minty at Mint Condition Holden Heritage Car Show.5 Mint Condition Holden Heritage Car Show.6 Mob of Boxing Kangaroos at the

Olympic Flag Bearer announcement.

7 Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid and Olympian Louise Dobson at the Olympics coin launch in July.

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DIRK HARTOG LANDFALL

4 0 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y

Dirk Hartog and the crew of the Eendracht made history as the first recorded European visitors to land on Australian shores 400 years ago.

Hartog and his crew came across the islands of Shark Bay due in some part to serendipity. The gesture of leaving behind their marker, the inscribed pewter plate, would mean that their place in the history of Australia was assured. This plate was eventually returned to Hartog’s home country, the Netherlands, with a replica left in its place.

This coin is inspired by the inscribed pewter plate noting their arrival and is sure to resonate with history buffs and numismatics alike.

2016 20c Frosted Uncirculated Coin $10.00311261

Nominal Specifications

20c CuNi 11.30 g 28.52 mm frunc 20 000 B. King

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10TH ANNIVERSARY PRIVY MARK

K A N G A R O O A T S U N S E T

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the stunning Kangaroo at

Sunset coin design, this never-before released premium one ounce gold proof version with a special privy mark was crafted to mark this momentous occasion.

This spectacular coin features a ‘10’ privy mark with a limited mintage of only 500. The Kangaroo at Sunset coin design continues to be the Mint’s most internationally recognised and lauded coin, with quick mintage sell-outs each year and this coin will be no different.

2017 $100 Gold Proof Coin $2600.00210548

Nominal Specifications

$100 99.99% Au 1 oz 34.00 mm proof 500 W. Pietranik

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AUSTRALIA AT WAR SIXTH RELEASES: COINS 16, 17 AND 18

The Australia at War series concludes with the sixth and final release. The final instalment pays homage to the conflict at Afghanistan, the Vietnam War and the Gulf Wars.

The 2016 50c Uncirculated Coin – Afghanistan commemorates the longest and most modern of conflicts in Australian military history.

The imagery on the 2016 50c Colour Printed Coin – Vietnam War reflects on the protracted conflict on the battlefield of Vietnam.

The 2016 50c Colour Printed Coin – Gulf Wars is a tribute to the war in which Australia was one of a number of nations to act against Iraq following its invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

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Nominal Specifications

50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 B. King

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

2016 50c Uncirculated Coin - Afghanistan $10.00310330

2016 50c Colour Printed Coin - Vietnam War $10.00310390

2016 50c Colour Printed Coin - Gulf Wars $10.00310393

If you have missed out on any of the coins in the Australia at War series, individual coins or the complete collection can still be purchased via the eShop.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN

As we mark 50 years since the Battle of Long Tan, we remember the soldiers that left the Nui Dat taskforce base on 18 August 1966, unaware of the historic fate that lay before them.

Struck as a 38.74 mm crown coin and featuring the cross raised in the Long Tan rubber plantation, this coin is a touching tribute to those whose live were hit with conflict.

2016 $5 Uncirculated Coin $25.00311249

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

Nominal Specifications

$5 AlZnBr 20.00 g 38.74 mm uncirculated 15 000 T. Dean

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YEAR OF THE ROOSTER

People born in the Lunar Year of the Rooster are said to be focused on their duties and attentive to fine details while being sensitive to their friends and family.

The latest instalment in the Lunar Series, the Year of the Rooster, is a beautiful representation of this zodiac sign.

L U N A R S E R I E S

2017 $1 Uncirculated Coin $13.50310940

2017 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $55.00210480

2017 $10 Gold Proof Coin $300.00210488

2017 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 1 oz $88.00210482

2017 $10 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 5 oz $320.00210484

2017 $30 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 1 kg $1695.00210486

For more products from the Lunar Series, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.

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$1 Ag 99.9% 1 oz 40.00 mm proof 3000 Royal Australian Mint$10 Ag 99.9% 5 oz 65.10 mm proof 500 Royal Australian Mint$30 Ag 99.9% 1 kg 99.95 mm proof 500 Royal Australian Mint

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50c

C I R C U L A T I N G C O I N S W A P

To celebrate 50 years of decimal currency the Mint is offering customers the opportunity to get the final commemorative circulating coin in the collection – $2.

Customers can also still purchase a pack of the $1 coin sachet. Limit 1 pack of each denomination, per order.

$2 Coin Sachets

T E T R A - D E C A G O N S E R I E S

At many Chinese celebrations, holidays and special events, monetary gifts are given to wish hope and prosperity to younger people. These offerings are traditionally given in red envelopes, a colour which symbolises good luck and wards off evil forces.

Featuring the unique tetra-decagon shape, this coin is packaged in a beautiful red card upholding the cherished Chinese New Year tradition.

Year of the Rooster

Nominal Specifications

50c CuNi 15.37 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 50 000 S. Stojanovic

2017 50c Tetra-decagon Uncirculated Coin $12.50310942

2016 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency Circulating Coins – $2 $10.00

CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR ORDER.As this product has been very popular, we need to make some more. To avoid order delays and waiting times, we will not be taking any orders until these products are back on the shelf in 8 – 10 weeks. Stay tuned for more info in the next Mint Issue.

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H O L D E N H E R I T A G E C O L L E C T I O N

Commemorating 160 years of Holden in Australia, the Holden Heritage Collection evokes a sense of nostalgia. Reflecting on eleven well known models, each coin in the series tells part of the iconic Holden story.

Drive Down Memory Lane

Individual Coins $15.00 See order form for product numbers.

The Holden Heritage Collection has now sold out.

50c CuNi 31.51 mm 15.55 g uncirculated individual 30 000 D. Neale

2 0 1 6 A U S T R A L I A N O LY M P I C T E A M C O I N P R O G R A M

With the Rio 2016 Australian Olympic Team Coin Program ambassadors and their stories featuring on different cards, collect all three and wear them with pride to celebrate your coin-collecting victory and stand tall with our athletic champions.

Mob of Boxing Kangaroos

2016 $1 Coloured Uncirculated Coin Patrick Mills – Basketball $15.00311259

2016 $1 Coloured Uncirculated Coin Melissa Breen – Athletics $15.00311257

2016 $1 Coloured Uncirculated Coin Thomas Fraser-Holmes – Swimming $15.00311258

Nominal Specifications

$1 AlBr 25.00 mm 9.00 g uncirculated unlimited Royal Australian Mint

CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR ORDER.As these products have been very popular, we need to make some more. To avoid order delays and waiting times, we will not be taking any orders until these products are back on the shelf in 8 – 10 weeks. Stay tuned for more info in the next Mint Issue.

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5 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F D E C I M A L C U R R E N C Y

On 14 February 1966, the changeover to decimal currency transformed the nation.

The Mint has celebrated the significance of coins with many commemorative and collectible products. The pinnacle of these are proof coins which are intricately designed. The 2016 gold year set is no exception, featuring the 1 and 2 cent coins as well as a round 50 cent piece reminiscent of the coins that were introduced in 1966. With an extremely limited mintage of 100 sets, these won’t be availble for long!

Gold Proof Year Set

2016 Gold Proof Year Set Limited mintage of 100 sets $9995.00210517

For full nominal specifications for the 2016 Gold Proof Year Set, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

50c

K A N G A R O O A T S U N S E T

Since its first annual release in 2010, the silver Kangaroo at Sunset coin has been a must have item.

With a limited mintage of 5000, struck in 99.9% fine silver and featuring a reverse sculpted by the Mint’s celebrated sculptor Wojciech Pietranik, this fine silver coin will be a renowned piece which truly captures the spirit of Australia.

Fine Silver Proof Coin

2016 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $60.00210470

Nominal Specifications

$ 1 Ag 99.9% 6.03 g 21.69 mm proof 5000 W.Pietranik

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T H E W E S T E R N F R O N T

The 5th Division had been in France just two weeks when it was committed to Australia’s first major action on the Western Front.

These coins commemorate the battleground that was the ‘Western Front’ in France and Belgium and honour those that fought and gave their lives.

The Battle of Pozières and Fromelles

2016 50c Uncirculated Coin – The Western Front - Pozières $10.00310973

2016 50c Uncirculated Coin – The Western Front - Fromelles $10.00310975

Nominal Specifications

50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 15 000 E. Llewellen

CATALOGUEA D D T H E S E I T E M S T O Y O U R C O L L E C T I O N

Royal Australian Mint Fine Jewellery CollectionRose Gold Plated Charm Bracelet – Genealogy Collection $179.009910936

For full product range, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.

The Changeover T-Shirt $30.00 eachNavy Blue

8405208 - The Changeover T Shirt Small 8405209 - The Changeover T Shirt Medium 8405211 - The Changeover T Shirt X Large 8405212 - The Changeover T Shirt XX Large

EXTREMELY LIMITED!

20% OFF: $143.20

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For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency2016 Proof Year Set $100.00 210414

50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency2016 Uncirculated Year Set $25.00 310668

Alphabet Collection Personalised Baby Set 2016 Six Coin Personalised Baby Set $125.00

To view the full range of 2016 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coins to personalise your set, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

For full nominal specifications for the 2016 Six Coin Personalised Baby Set, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

Alphabet Collection Proof Baby Set 2016 Six Coin Proof Baby Set $125.00210416

For full nominal specifications for the 2016 Six Coin Proof Baby Set, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

Alphabet Collection Uncirculated Baby Set 2016 Six Coin Uncirculated Baby Set $45.00310669

For full nominal specifications for the 2016 Six Coin Uncirculated Baby Set, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

Convict Love Tokens 2016 $1 Copper Uncirculated Coin Set $65.00 310935

$1 Cu 14.30 g 33.04 mm uncirculated 30 000 Royal Australian Mint

Visit eshop.ramint.gov.au to purchase the individual coins.

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MEET THE MINTIESC L A I R E W I S C O M B E L E G E N D S L O Y A L T Y P R O G R A M C O O R D I N A T O R

The Legends Loyalty Program is a system established by the Mint to reward and communicate with our valued customers.

For Claire as the Legends Loyalty Program Coordinator each day is busy. From reading through competition entries to helping our Legends members with any questions they may have, she is always kept on her toes!

Some of the benefits of the Legends program are that "Members receive regular information relating to new and upcoming products and events. Any money that a Legends member spends with the Mint is tallied and goes towards achieving vouchers. Legends members are also placed into the Mystery Coin Draw where each month one lucky member has the chance to have their name drawn to win a gift from the Mint".

It’s easy to become a Legends member and it’s free to join "All you have to do is jump online and email your full name, address, and phone number to legends@ramint.gov.au. Alternatively you can call our helpful staff at the Contact Centre on 1300 652 020".

Claire’s favourite part of being the coordinator of the Legends program is the competitions because she "Loves reading all the entries and calling the winners to let them know they’ve won! It’s always exciting".

Contact Claire on legends@ramint.gov.au to become a Legends member today!

FROM THE VAULTS W A N D O L L A R

The Swan Dollar, sometimes referred to as the ‘Goose dollar’, while not an official Royal Australian Mint coin, is now part of numismatic history.

In 1966, when decimal currency was introduced in Australia a $1 coin was not included in the new issue. As a result the Australian Coin Review publication conducted a competition asking people to submit their proposed designs.

The winning submission was designed by Andor Meszaros and featured a swan with the date 1967 on the obverse. The reverse design showcased wattle and the denomination of 100 cents. When this coin design was rejected by the

authorities, competition organisers decided to have it minted privately. In 1967, it was engraved and struck by John Pinches Medallists of London.

There was 1500 specimen uncirculated silver coins issued that featured a milled edge, 750 proof pieces with a plain edge and 10 gold with the plain edge. The exact number of coins is not known but this piece remains a popular item with collectors to this day. While it is referred to as a coin, as you can see from the images below, it was actually more like a token as it was not made to be legal tender.

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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

The Changeover Tour

The Changeover Tour has now wrapped up after touring around Australia sharing the decimal currency story. The Minties had a great time meeting everyone that was able to come down, say hello and changeover the coins in their pocket for the new commemorative circulating coins.

Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams Coin Program Ambassadors

In June and July the public had the chance to meet an Olympian with some even being able to challenge them to a game of ‘Heads or Tails’! Thanks to everyone who was able to come along. It was also great to cheer them on in Rio along with our skilled ambassador and paratriathlete Kate Doughty.

Looking for the 2017 Kangaroo Series?

For those of you who are long-time customers, you may be used to the Kangaroo Series being released as one of our first products for the following year. We’ve changed it up for 2017 and you’ll see it on sale at the start of January – stay tuned for another stunning design!

Connect with the Mint

Do you want to be the first to know about new product releases and news from around the Mint? Subscribe to our electronic newsletter to make sure you know about product releases as soon as they drop! Email salesinfo@ramint.gov.au with your full name and email address and you will be on your way to having the latest Mint news delivered straight to your fingertips.

The final opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of decimal currency is here with a special selectively gold plated round 50 cent coin that everyone will want!

The 2016 Round 50c Fine Silver Selectively Gold Plated Proof Coin is the perfect way to conclude the celebrations. The round shape of the silver proof coin is reminiscent of the original 50 cent coin before the dodecagonal shape was introduced in 1969.

The Australian Coat of Arms design, chosen to go on the 50 cent because it was the largest denomination at that time, has been meticulously selectively gold plated creating the ideal collectible. With a low mintage of 7500, this exclusive product won’t be around for long – place your order now. Limits may apply.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DECIMAL CURRENCY

S E L E C T I V E L Y G O L D P L A T E D – L I M I T E D M I N T A G E !

2016 Round 50c Fine Silver Selectively Gold Plated Proof Coin $100.00210537

Nominal Specifications

50c 99.99% Ag 13.70 g 31.51 mm proof 7500 S. Devlin

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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 products will be available from Monday 3 October 2016 at the Coin Shop and eShop unless otherwise stated. Due to the public holiday in Canberra on Monday 3 October orders by phone will be available from Tuesday 4 October via the Contact Centre. All information is correct as of time of printing.

Abbreviations: Unc – Uncirculated | Frunc – Frosted Uncirculated | Circ – Circulated | SGP – Selectively Gold Plated | BU – Brilliant Uncirculated © Commonwealth of Australia 2016