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1 AC/DC coin launch                                            5 News Corp 2018 ‘ANZAC Spirit’ Coin Collection launch
2 2018 Rascals and Ratbags Roadshow                            6 Armistice Centenary - Remembrance Day circulating coin launch
3 Invictus Games Sydney 2018                                   7 Coin Swap at the Royal Australian Mint
4 Chern’ee Sutton Commonwealth Games exhibit at the Mint
ISSUE MINT FEBRUARY 2019 - ISSUE 123 - Royal Australian Mint
DEARCOLLECTOR                                                                     CONTENTS
                                                                                        Featured Products                      4
                          A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
                                                                                        The Earth and Beyond – Sun              4

                                                                                        2019 Mintmark Collection                6
On behalf of the Royal Australian Mint, we hope you had a safe and happy holiday
                                                                                        2019 Six Coin Baby Year Sets            8
season. We are delighted to welcome you back for 2019 and wish you an exciting
year ahead.                                                                             2019 Milestones and Celebrations       10
The Mint celebrated the New Year in style with the Last and First Coin of the Year
                                                                                        2019 Lunar Series – Year of the Pig    12
events, welcoming a few lucky people to be the first 100 to strike a coin on our
newly themed gallery press. This year’s Mintmark theme brings to life colonial
Australia and the impact of the Australian Bushranger on today’s culture,               Products14
history and folklore. With thrilling stories, these coins will appeal to collectors,    1812 A New Map of the World            14
proud descendants and history buffs.
                                                                                        2019 World Money Fair                  16
The first Mint Issue of the year is jam-packed with stunning designs and
products full of nostalgia. If you are looking for innovative design, view
the latest Earth and Beyond coin on page 4.                                             Catalogue18
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the $1 coin, the Royal Australian Mint has         Meet the Minties                       21
released three unique $1 circulating coin designs into general circulation, and it
                                                                                        From the Vault                         22
is your mission to collect them all. Once you have collected all three coins you
can visit the Australia’s Dollar Discovery website and register your details for your   What’s On                              23
chance to win. For more information visit dollardiscovery.com.au.
The Roadshow will be touring around Australia throughout 2019. We are still
finalising the schedule, so stay close to our social channels and website for updates
on dates and locations.
Best wishes and happy collecting.

Ross MacDiarmid
Chief Executive Officer
Royal Australian Mint
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NEW
    THE EARTH AND BE YOND

    THE SUN

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The Mint presents The Earth and Beyond 2019 $5 Coloured
                                                                2019 $5 Coloured Domed Fine Silver
Domed Silver Proof Coin. This release pays tribute to the
heart of our Solar System; the Sun. Worshipped as a deity
                                                                Proof Coin                                               $125.00
                                                                10037
by countless generations, the Sun marks out our days, our
seasons and our years. The coin’s design includes a beautiful
coloured depiction of this celestial body on its domed convex
surface. Lovers of space and science will treasure this coin.
Like a shooting star, this coin will move fast.
Order yours today!
Strictly Limited Mintage.
3 per customer/account.
Available for Australian domestic sale only.                    Nominal Specifications
                                                                $5        99.9% Ag       1 oz   39.62 mm   proof   5000     A. Baggio

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NEW
                                       10107

    2019 MINTMARK COLLECTION

    AUSTRALIAN
    BUSHRANGERS

                                       10101

                               10097
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10097
                                                                                                                                                10107

                                    10101

The Royal Australian Mint is proud to present the
                                                                  2019 Mintmark and Privy Mark 
2019 Mintmark Collection of uncirculated and proof coins,
                                                                  Four Coin Uncirculated Set                                           $25.00
which bring to life colonial Australia and the impact of the      10107
Australian Bushranger on today’s culture, history and folklore.
The coin’s packaging includes captivating illustrations
                                                                  2019 $1 'C' Mintmark Fine Silver 
                                                                  Proof Coin                                                           $60.00
and stories featuring the Kelly Gang, Mary Wade and
                                                                  10101
Captain Thunderbolt. Their antiestablishment stance,
courage under fire and sympathy for the underdog have             2019 $10 'C' Mintmark Gold 
become characteristic of the Australian ‘larrikin’ identity.      Proof Coin                                                          $300.00
                                                                  10097
These infamous renegades will surprise and delight.
                                                                  Nominal Specifications
Start your collection today and be inspired by the bold,
                                                                  $1        AIBr           9.00 g    25.00 mm   uncirculated 15 000     A. Stokic
the bad and the ugly.
                                                                  $1        99.9% Ag       11.66 g   25.00 mm   proof        5000       A. Stokic
                                                                  $10       99.99% Au      1/10 oz   17.53 mm   proof        1000       A. Stokic

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10093

    NEW
    2019 SIX COIN BABY YEAR SETS

    POSSUM MAGIC

                                   10092
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10092                                                                     10093

Since the publication of Possum Magic in 1983, Mem Fox’s
lyrical prose and Julie Vivas’ whimsical illustrations have
                                                                   2019 Six Coin Uncirculated 
                                                                   Baby Year Set                                                 $45.00
captured the imaginations of young Australian readers.
                                                                   10092
This delightful tale is a fitting theme for the Royal Australian
                                                                   2019 Six Coin Proof Baby Year Set
Mint’s 2019 Six Coin Baby Year Set and celebrates the
                                                                   10093
                                                                                                                                $125.00
importance of love and family.
Featuring a special coloured 50c coin in the proof set
and a colour printed token in the uncirculated set,
the precious possum in your life will cherish these
magical sets.

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

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NEW
     2019 SIX COIN PROOF SET

     MILESTONES AND
     CELEBRATIONS

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The Royal Australian Mint presents the 2019 Six Coin Proof
                                                                  2019 Six Coin Proof Set
Set to mark personal milestones and celebrations. This set                                                                       $130.00
features an engravable plate and you can choose from nine
                                                                  See order form for individual product codes.
different band wraps in three different colours to honour
“Anniversary”, “Congratulations” or “Happy Birthday”. This will
be an elegant and sentimental gift for anybody seeking that
special something for a friend or a loved one.
Celebrate in style with this personalised gift.
                                                                  Nominal Specifications
Choose from nine different band wraps available                   5c     CuNi       2.83 g   19.41 mm     proof   unlimited   S. Devlin/H. Hahne
in gold, silver and copper.                                       10c    CuNi       5.65 g   23.60 mm     proof   unlimited   S. Devlin/H. Hahne
                                                                  20c    CuNi      11.30 g   28.52 mm     proof   unlimited   S. Devlin/H. Hahne
                                                                  50c    CuNi      15.55 g   31.51 mm     proof   unlimited   S. Devlin/H. Hahne
                                                                  $1     AlBr       9.00 g   25.00 mm     proof   unlimited   S. Devlin/H. Hahne
                                                                  $2     AlBr       6.60 g   20.50 mm     proof   unlimited   S. Devlin/H. Hahne

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LUNAR SERIES

     YEAR OF THE PIG

                       10038

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10038
10043

                                                                           10039
         10040

The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the 2019 Lunar Year of
                                                                       2019 50c Tetra-Decagon
the Pig. The final sign of the twelve-year lunar cycle, the 2019
Year of the Pig falls under the element of Earth. The Pig is a
                                                                       Uncirculated Coin                                             $12.50
                                                                       10043
lover of life, a seeker of all that is beautiful and expressive.
                                                                       2019 $1 Uncirculated Three Coin Set
People born in the Year of the Pig are said to be warm-hearted,
                                                                       10038
                                                                                                                                     $30.00
good natured, loyal and honest. The designs in this collection
                                                                       2019 $5 1oz Fine Silver Proof Coin
celebrate the beautiful nature of this fortunate and affluent
                                                                       10039
                                                                                                                                     $88.00
Lunar animal.
                                                                       2019 $25 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coin
These coins are a perfect gift for the 2019 Lunar
                                                                       10040
                                                                                                                                    $750.00
celebrations on the 5th February. Visit our online
shop today!

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

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NEW
     C A P TA I N C O O K ' S T R A C K S

     1812 A NEW MAP
     OF THE WORLD

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In the 18th century, the mysterious Southern Hemisphere was
                                                                     2019 $5 Fine Silver Domed Proof Coin
revealed by the three voyages of Captain Cook. A magnificent
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                                                                                                                               $125.00
historical map which charts these voyages was the inspiration
for this 2019 $5 Fine Silver Domed Coin. The coin’s design,
reflecting the science and artistry of the great age of discovery,
will inspire both mapping enthusiasts and collectors.
Chart a course and secure yours today!
Maximum purchase of 1 per customer account.
Orders found to exceed set limit will be cancelled
and refunded without notice.

                                                                     Nominal Specifications
                                                                     $5        99.9% Ag       1 oz   39.62 mm   proof   5000   Royal Australian mint

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NEW
     W O R L D M O N E Y FA I R B E R L I N 2 0 1 9

     Special Release

     The Royal Australian Mint presents this exclusive release to
     mark our attendance at the World Money Fair (WMF) Berlin
     2019. This privy mark features a never before seen folded
     ‘pretzel’ in celebration of the 2019 World Money Fair. This coin
     is strictly limited to a worldwide mintage of 5000.
     This is a great opportunity to secure your
     own 2019 WMF special release product.
     Visit our online shop today or call our contact centre.
     Limit of 3 per customer/order.

     2019 $1 Pretzel Privy Mark
     Uncirculated Coin                                              $10.00
     10224

     Nominal Specifications
     $1       AlBr        9.00 g   25.00 mm   uncirculated   5 000    S. Devlin

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LEGENDS LOYALTY PROGRAM
                                                L E T U S T R E AT YO U L I K E A L E G E N D

The Mint’s Legends program is free to join, easy to use
and rewards you for simply shopping with us. You'll always
be among the first to know about the latest news, product
releases and exclusive events. Legends members also
receive news about upcoming legends ballots and
exclusive product giveaways. To join, email your full name,
address, telephone number and preferred email address to
legends@ramint.gov.au. Make sure to ask to be placed on
our electronic newsletter mail list so we can update you
as soon as products are released. We can’t wait to
welcome you to the program!

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CATALOGUE
     ADD THESE PRODUCTS TO YOUR COLLECTION

                          50th Anniversary
                          of the Moon Landing
                          2019 Uncirculated Six Coin Year Set                          $25.00
                          10091

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

                          50th Anniversary
                          of the Moon Landing
                          2019 Proof Six Coin Year Set                                $100.00
                          10076

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

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3801 – A Legend of Steam
2018 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin
311612
                                                                                      $12.50

50c      CuNi       15.55 g          31.51 mm      coloured uncirculated     30 000         A. Ball

The Sixth Effigy -
Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II
2019 $1 Uncirculated Coin
10160
                                                                                      $15.00

$1    AlBr      9.00 g    25.00 mm              uncirculated     30 000    J. Clark/I. Rank-Broadley

Seasons Change
2019 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin
210590
                                                                                  $100.00
$1           99.9% Ag         1 oz        40.00 mm             proof       5000       S. Stojanovic

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Seasons Change
     2019 $1 Fine Silver Frosted
     Uncirculated Coin
     311547
                                                                                      $80.00
     $1    99.9% Ag      1 oz      40.00 mm     frosted uncirculated     5000      S. Stojanovic

     25th Anniversary
     of the Silver Kangaroo
     2018 Fine Silver Frosted Coin & Bar Set
     10095
                                                                                   $325.00
     $1             99.9% Ag        coin 1 oz bar 2 oz / coin 40.00 mm   bar 50.00 mm x 80.00 mm
     coin-frosted uncirculated		    bar-reverse proof                    5 000        S. Stojanovic

     Australian Domestic sales only.

     25th Anniversary
     of the Kangaroo Series
     2018 $10 Selectively Gold Plated
     Fine Silver Proof Coin
     10130
                                                                                   $500.00
     $10         99.9% Ag          5 oz       65.10 mm         proof        1993      S. Stojanovic

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MEET THE MINTIES
                                           TONI GEORGE – REHAB & WELLNESS OFFICER

Toni George joined the Royal Australian Mint in May 2016,               includes seminars, stretching classes, cooking demonstrations,
working in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) section             monthly themes and presentations. In 2019, Toni will be
within the Human Resources team. As the Rehabilitation and              launching a new WellMint theme 'Plan Your Wellbeing'.
Wellness Officer; Toni facilitates rehabilitation services, providing   The program will include seminars about healthy life tips for work
early intervention processes and co-ordinating the staff wellness       and home, mastering resilience and ensuring overall happiness.
program WellMint.                                                       As a proud Mintie, Toni is a keen coin collector. Toni’s favourite
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) section is part of the         coin is the 'With Love' 2016 $5 Fine Silver Proof Heart-Shaped
Human Resources Branch that ensures high quality services               coin. The beautiful design and sentiment behind the coin makes
such as OHS risk management advice, OHS regulatory and                  it a treasured piece in her collection.
safety system auditing, workplace inspections, OHS incident             Toni believes her role provides the opportunity to focus on her
investigations, staff wellness management and the provision of          passion for helping others, sharing knowledge and creating a
rehabilitation and early intervention services.                         healthy lifestyle for Mint staff.
The WellMint program provides education and practical activities
on how to live a healthy, happy and sustainable life. The program

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FROM THE VAULT
                                              1520 THALER (BOHEMIAN JOACHIMSTHALER)

     The word dollar comes from a very unexpected place. In this         This replica of the 1520 Thaler coin is made from lead with
     edition of From the Vault, we present a stunning 1967 restrike      silver plating. Historically, the origins of the design can be traced
     of a 1520 Thaler from the National Coin Collection.                 back to Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican tradition.
                                                                         The obverse features St. Joachim (St. James) in the centre
     The Joachimsthal Thalers and their parts (minted since 1519)
                                                                         with a shield and the legend “Stephen and his brothers, Earl
     were the first large or ‘gross’ Czech coins. Instead of being
                                                                         of Bassano”. The reverse features a standing Lion, the Bohemia
     minted by the Czech monarch, the coins were issued by the
                                                                         Coat of Arms, and the legend “The year 1520, Louis the First,
     noble family of Schlick in an attempt to add value to the silver
                                                                         by the grace of God King of Bohemia.”
     mined in their lands. The coin created was called Joachimsthaler
     Guldengrosch.                                                       Currently there is no currency in circulation named Thaler.
                                                                         Several countries acknowledge its legacy with the name
     Overtime, the name was corrupted to Joachimsthalergrosch; to
                                                                         for their currency – the “dollar”. In total there are twenty-three
     Joachmtalsky Groe; to Tolsky Gore; eventually to Thaler or Tolar.
                                                                         currencies named “dollar”, used in countries including
     Thal is German for “valley”, and a Thaler is a person or a thing
                                                                         Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and
     “from the valley”. Therefore, the coin came “from the valley of
                                                                         the United States of America.
     Joachim” or “St Joachim’s Valley.”

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WHAT’S ON
                                                   NEWS FROM ACROSS THE MINT

March – Upcoming Releases                                               Australia’s Dollar Discovery
• 2019 $5 Selectively Gold Plated Fine Silver Proof Coin –              To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the $1 coin, we have
  Extinct Australian Animals - Tasmanian Tiger $135.00 RRP              created a special $1 coin marked with the number 35 and
• 2019 Six Coin Silver Proof Set -                                      the letters A, U or S. One million of each coin has been released
  Last Ian Rank Broadley Effigy – $350.00 RRP                           into circulation. We are reaching out to our loyal family of coin
• 2019 Six Coin Gold Proof Set -                                        collectors to get involved in this fun and rewarding national
  Last Ian Rank Broadley Effigy – $9995.00 RRP                          treasure hunt. Register today at dollardiscovery.com.au for
                                                                        your chance to win.
2019 Roadshow
                                                                        Get your family and friends to help you find these special
The 2019 Roadshow will be touring around regional and capital           coins in their change. Terms and conditions apply.
cities soon. This year we highlight the 2019 Mintmark Suite of          Promotion commences 12.01am 1 November 2018. Entries close 11.59pm 8 April 2019. 8 major and 2 minor prize draws on
uncirculated and proof coins that acknowledge the contribution          30 April 2019 at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. Major prize winners notified by email and telephone 30 April 2019.
                                                                        Minor prize winners notified by email 30 April 2019. Major prize winners announced and published at dollardiscovery.com.
of the Bushrangers to Australia’s history. Stay tuned to social         au 14 May 2019. 8 major prizes, one per state and territory include: A 1 kilogram pure silver coin, a trip for four (two adults
                                                                        and two children) to Canberra staying at Jamala Wildlife Lodge and a VIP tour of the Royal Australian Mint. Minor prizes
channels and the website for updates on dates and locations and         include: 250 x $150 vouchers and 5000 x Dollar Discovery piggybanks. Total prize pool valued up to $122,500. Register at
                                                                        dollardiscovery.com.au. Visit dollardiscovery.com.au for the full rules, terms & conditions. Permit No: LTPS/18/28303. ACT
don’t forget to visit the online store for the commemorative coins.     Permit No: ACT TP 18/01894. SA Licence No: T18/1689

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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
Royal Australian Mint, Locked Bag 31, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
www.ramint.gov.au | eshop.ramint.gov.au

NB: Coins shown in this catalogue are not actual size unless stated. Coin images in this catalogue are a rendered representation of the actual coins. All prices are inclusive of GST. For full nominal coin specifications please visit
our website. All products are subject to availability. All products will be available from Monday 4 February 2019 at the Coin Shop and eShop unless otherwise stated. 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 2019
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