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1 Tour guide Holly shows visitors through the factory during Floriade.2 Mint Staff celebrate at the 2017 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards.3 The Ballot is drawn for the October 2017 Kangaroo at Sunset Ballot.

4 The Trans-Australian Tour Wraps up for this year.5 ‘One in a million’ exhibition is installed in the Mint Visitor Gallery.

Featured Products 4

Planetary Coins 4

Remembrance Day 6

Armistice: One Hundred Years On 8

Royal 70th Wedding Anniversary 10

Sydney New Year’s Eve 12

Products 14

Kangaroo at Sunset 14

Kangaroo Series – Seasons Change – Summer 15

Battle of Beersheba 16

Australian Ford Classic Collection 17

Lunar Series – Year of the Dog 18

Tetra-decagon Series – Year of the Dog 19

Possum Magic 20

Bananas in Pyjamas 21

2018 FIFA World Cup 22

Catalogue 23

Meet the Minties 28

From the Vault 29

What’s On 30

New Year events 31

This November we have been busy preparing a new Mint Issue that showcases unique products that are sure to inspire a sense of excitement and nostalgia. This includes our pop up Planetary Coin Collection on page 4, the Sydney New Year’s Eve Coin, on page 12 and the annual theme for our 2018 year sets, Armistice: One Hundred Years On, on page 8.

The Mint continues to embrace its Australian spirit by expanding its contribution to and nurturing its relationship with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. This ongoing partnership continues with the unveiling of the freshly minted XXI Commonwealth Games Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals on 4 November.

With the New Year fast approaching we are excited to present some new opportunities at the Mint which we're confident will engage you. See our New Year events section on page 31 for more information.

We hope you enjoy the issue. Our “Minties” are always excited to hear from you, so check out our social media channels and website to find out more about our upcoming products or to share your thoughts on our amazing collections.

Ross MacDiarmid Chief Executive Officer Royal Australian Mint

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YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!Answer the question below to go into the draw to WIN 2018 Uncirculated Year Set – Armistice: One Hundred Years On!

Since opening how many coins has the Royal Australian Mint Produced?

A 5 Billion B 10 Billion C 1 5 B i l l i o n D 20 billion

Send your response to info@ramint.gov.au with the subject heading ‘Mint Issue 116 – Quiz’. Responses must reach the Mint by 5 pm on Monday 27 November 2017.

Want to be tested some more? Check out the ‘Quizling’ section on our website.

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PLANETARY COINS

A new and exciting collection combines human fascination with the worlds beyond our own, with lifelong curiosity for the coins we hold in our own hands and pockets.

The collection is filled with information about our Solar System and displayed in a truly innovative pop-up book; it is a true celebration of engineering, science, artistry and imagination.

This is the first time for a collection to feature the bronze 1 and 2 cent blanks along with the aluminium bronze $1 and $2 blanks. The addition of $5 blanks including a bi-metallic to represent the rings of Saturn makes this set astronomical!

A S T R O N O M I C A L P O P - U P S O L A R S Y S T E M

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

2017 10-Coin Collection $180.00Limited sets available. Only 10 000!

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$5

50c $5 20c $1 1c

5c 2c 10c $2

Visit the Mint's YouTube channel to see this set come to life in an unboxing video.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

Rosemary is believed by many to have memory enhancing properties. For centuries it has been used in art and poetry as a symbol of remembrance. Australians continue this tradition by wearing sprigs of rosemary on Remembrance Day and Anzac Day as a way to commemorate those who have died in active service and other military operations.

Remembrance Day is held on 11 November each year and marks the anniversary of the Armistice that brought an end to the First World War in 1918.

As the centenary of this Armistice draws near we commemorate this day of national reflection with a beautifully designed coloured $2 coin.

O F F I C I A L 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

2017 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark Coloured Uncirculated Coin $15.00311295

Rolled coin available through selected dealers.

Nominal Specifications

$2 6.60 g 20.50 mm AlBr Uncirculated 40 000 A. Stokic

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ARMISTICE: ONE HUNDRED YEARS ON

After two and a half years of bitter fighting on the battlefields of France and Belgium, Australian troops fought their last action of the war at Montbrehain on 6 October 1918. Within four short years the Australian Imperial Force had sustained more than 215 000 casualties, of which more than 60 000 died on active service.

The Armistice signed on 11 November 1918 was not a formal surrender, but marked a clear allied victory over a defeated Germany and effectively ended the First World War. To mark this significant moment in history these sets features an evocative $1 coin design with poppies blooming above buried cartridges.

S I X C O I N P R O O F Y E A R S E T S

2018 Uncirculated Year Set $25.00311535

2018 Proof Year Set $100.00210585

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

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ROYAL 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, will celebrate their platinum 70th wedding anniversary on 20 November 2017. In keeping with tradition, the Royal Australian Mint will celebrate this significant milestone with the release of a beautiful 50c coin design in both fine silver proof and uncirculated finishes.

The design combines the ancient visual languages of heraldry and floriography to portray the historic lineage of the British Royal Family and the abiding line of succession of the House of Windsor.

R O YA L C O L L E C T I O N

2017 50c Uncirculated Coin $12.50511570

2017 50c Fine Silver Proof Coin $80.00Limited coins available. Only 5000!

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Nominal Specifications

50c 15.55 g 31.51 mm CuNi Frosted Uncirculated 30 000 A. Stokic50c 18.24 g 31.51 mm 99.9% Ag Frosted Uncirculated 5000 A. Stokic

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SYDNEY NEW YEAR’S EVE

Sydney is renowned as a vibrant city with a diverse culture that celebrates each New Year in wondrous style. The spectacular Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks are watched by over a million people and broadcast to a billion people worldwide. The Royal Australian Mint has come together with City of Sydney to capture an evening of wonder with the 2018 $1 Coloured Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin.

This limited edition coin depicts the flair of the colourful fireworks at its most vibrant moment and represents the unbridled wonder, exuberance and hopes of the world on New Year’s Eve.

C O L O U R E D F I N E S I L V E R F R O S T E D U N C I R C U L A T E D C O I N

2018 $1 Coloured Fine Silver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $60.00Limited sets available. Only 5000!511122

Nominal Specifications

$1 ½ oz 35.89 mm 99.9% Ag Frosted Uncirculated 5000 A. Baggio

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F I N E S I L V E R P R O O F C O I N

The breathtaking design is one of the Mint’s most iconic and sought after creations. Since its introduction in 2010, the silver Kangaroo at Sunset coin has become a renowned collector’s piece which truly captures the spirit of Australia.

Each annual release, following the gold Kangaroo at Sunset coin ballot, generates great interest in the numismatic community; from both Australians and international collectors alike.

KANGAROO AT SUNSET

2018 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $60.00210623

Nominal Specifications

$1 6.03 g 21.69 mm 99.9% Ag Proof 2500 W. Pietranik

K A N G A R O O S E R I E S

The third chapter of a four-year story told through fine silver and stunning minting techniques, this beautiful and emotive piece is sure to strike a chord with coin collectors and those enamoured by our national icon. Follow the seasons and the lifecycle of this iconic Australian animal with the Kangaroo Series – Seasons Change.

SEASONS CHANGE – SUMMER

Nominal Specifications

$1 1 oz 40.00 mm 99.9% Ag Frosted Uncirculated 5000 S. Stojanovic$1 1 oz 40.00 mm 99.9% Ag Proof 5000 S. Stojanovic

2018 $1 Fine Silver Frosted $80.00 Uncirculated Coin

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2018 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00210525

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C H A R G E O F T H E L I G H T H O R S E M A N

On 31 October 1917 Australian troops from the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments stormed the Ottoman defensive positions in Beersheba under artillery and rifle fire. These great acts of valour are now represented in a limited edition fine silver proof coin and an uncirculated version featuring the same meticulous design.

BATTLE OF BEERSHEBA

2017 $1 Uncirculated Coin $13.50311614

2017 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00210618

Nominal Specifications

$1 9.00 g 25.00 mm AlBr Uncirculated 20 000 E. Llewellen$5 1 oz 40.00 mm 99.9% Ag Proof 5000 E. Llewellen

D R I V E D O W N M E M O R Y L A N E

Built for Australians, by Australians. Ford has been a part of many of our lives growing up, creating memories that are still cherished to this day. Eleven of your favourite Ford models are now showcased in colour so you can have your very own special treasure to reflect on these memories for many more years to come. Order yours today to take a drive down memory lane.

AUSTRALIAN FORD CLASSIC COLLECTION

Individual Coins $15.00See order form for product numbers.

Nominal Specifications

50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm Uncirculated 30 000 A. Baggio

Ford Trademarks and Trade Dress used under license to Royal Australian Mint.

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L U N A R S E R I E S

Celebrate a loved one who was born in the Year of the Dog by gifting them a special coin. Year of the Dog is the twelfth animal to feature in the Royal Australian Mint Lunar Series, running since 2007. We’ll see a slight change next year to this program so be sure to get in fast and finalise your collection with a coin from this series.

With the skill to inspire other people’s confidence, those born in the Year of the Dog are also said to be smart and make good leaders. With the New Year fast approaching this innovative 14-sided tetra-decagon coin is a special way to celebrate those born in the Year of the Dog.

YEAR OF THE DOG

2018 $1 Uncirculated Coin $13.50311552

2018 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $55.00210592

2018 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 1 oz $88.00210594

2018 $10 Gold Proof Coin $300.00210600

2018 $10 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 5 oz $320.00210596

2018 $30 Fine Silver Proof Coin – 1 kg $1695.00210598

For more products and full nominal specifications from the Lunar Series, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.

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

YEAR OF THE DOG

Nominal Specifications

50c CuNi 15.37 g 31.51 mm Uncirculated Unlimited S. Stojanovic

2018 50c Tetra-decagon $12.50 Uncirculated Coin

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Australia’s first ever coloured five cent coin has paired up with the 20 cent coin in a two coin set to celebrate 25 years of the Bananas in Pyjamas. With the 20c showcasing the Bananas in Pyjamas chasing teddy bears and the 5c depicting the Bananas and Rat in a Hat, you can take the whole gang home with you!

BANANAS IN PYJAMAS

2017 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Two Coin Set $30.00311292

Nominal Specifications

20c CuNi 11.30 g 28.52 mm Frosted Uncirculated 30 000 Royal Australian Mint5c CuNi 2.83 g 19.41 mm Frosted Uncirculated 30 000 Royal Australian Mint

© ABC 2017

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The Possum Magic story that has captivated Australian children for over 30 years is now celebrated through a beautiful coin set. To make this a truly nostalgic set, a copper one cent coin with a unique design created by Julie Vivas is also included. Each set is also packaged in a Possum Magic themed folder.

POSSUM MAGIC

2017 Coin Collection $15.00511072

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

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$1 99.99% Ag 15.55 g 40.00 mm Proof 10 000 S. Stojanovic

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

Kangaroo Series Seasons Change – Spring 2017 $1 Fine Silver Frunc Coin $80.00310917

Six Coin Year Sets Effigy of an Era 2017 Six Coin Proof Set $100.00210499

For full nominal specifications from the Effigy of an Era series, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018 and will involve the premier 32 national teams from around the world.

This coin design features the sought-after World Cup trophy and a decorative motif, symbolic of Australian culture.

Only a limited number of these coins are available as part of the official global program licensed through MDM.

Nominal Specifications

$1 1 oz 40.00 mm 99.9% Ag Proof 30 000 B. King$25 1/4 oz 21.69 mm 99.99% Au Proof 3500 B. King

2018 $1 Silver Proof Coin $100.00Limited

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2018 $25 Gold Proof Coin $750.00Very limited

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2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™

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L I M I T E D A V A I L A B I L T Y

© FIFA, FIFA’s Official Licensed Product Logos, and the Emblems, Mascots, Posters and Trophies of the FIFA World Cup™ tournaments are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA.

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$1 99.99% Ag 11.66 g 25.00 mm Proof 4500 T. Dean

$1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm Uncirculated Unlimited B. King

2c Bronze 5.20 g 21.59 mm Uncirculated 30 000 S. Devlin

Revisiting a Vision Stuart Devlin2017 2c Bronze Uncirculated Coin $12.50 311544

Centenary of the Trans-Australian Railway2017 $1 'C' Mintmark Fine Silver Proof Coin $50.00 210561

XXI Commonwealth GamesBorobi2018 $1 Colour Frosted Uncirculated Coin $15.00 311558

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

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

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

Lunar SeriesYear of the Rooster2017 50c Uncirculated Tetra-decagon Coin $12.50 310942

The Battle of Passchendaele2017 50c Uncirculated Coin $10.00 311254

The Battle of Bullecourt2017 50c Uncirculated Coin $10.00 310983

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Money Box – Small Pig $3.00 711307

$1 Lolly Tin $6.00 711056

Christmas Pudding Coin Pack $30.00 9915108

24 Carat Gold $50 Note in Acrylic $175.00 711005

24 Carat Gold $100 Note in Acrylic $200.00 9910842

Two-up Boxed Set $25.00 9999550

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MEET THE MINTIESN O O I N G B O J A N I C D I E P O L I S H E R

Nooing Bojanic started a career at the Royal Australian Mint on 15 December 1987. Initially packing and preparing coins for production, within a year Nooing had fallen in love with the coining process and was moved into highly detailed work within the Die Preparation team.

The Die Preparation team are at the forefront of creating proof coins for final production. The finish of proof coins will depend on the meticulous process which converts an ordinary die into a proof die. In order for this to happen a die is “sand blasted” with very fine zirconium beads to remove any imperfections, hand polished under a microscope and then masked leaving only the design. After polishing, the die is then chrome-plated to stand up to the pressure of the presses.

Having spent a lifetime taping, polishing and preparing dies for production, Nooing has developed a love for all coins and is particularly fond of the circulated 50c piece and the award winning 2012 Southern Sky coin. As an avid collector, coins are a labour of love and certainly a family affair, having both her brother and sister working at the Mint. With a career spanning 30 years, Nooing has enjoyed seeing all the new designs before they are coined and hopes that her work helps you enjoy each product a little more.

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In 2007, a 50c uncirculated coin was produced by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, who was a Royal Navy Lieutenant and a prince of Greece and Denmark, on 20 November 1947. The tradition of celebrating a 60th anniversary became popular after Queen Victoria celebrated her diamond jubilee in 1897. Queen Elizabeth carried on this tradition celebrating both her wedding and then her own diamond jubilee in June 2012.

The auspicious design by Stuart Devlin is said to capture this enduring partnership by showing a silhouette of the royal couple, surrounded by 60 royal trumpets and complete with a sparkling diamond to mark this event. Diamonds are said to represent eternal love and commitment, originating from the ancient Greek word ‘adamas’ which translates to unbreakable and untamed.

Stuart Devlin, goldsmith and jeweller to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, through his work, aimed to restore ‘richness and romance’ to peoples’ lives and what better way than to depict enduring relationship that spanned multiple wars, financial crisis and three generations.

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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

Holiday Delivery

Make sure you visit our eShop or phone the Contact Centre so you don’t miss out on receiving those Christmas presents on time. For all domestic locations, orders must be placed by Monday 11 December to ensure delivery prior to Christmas. Any orders received after this date cannot be guaranteed.

GC2018 Medal Reveal

On 4 November 2017, as the Official Supporter and producer of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games medals, the Royal Australian Mint will be a part of Commonwealth Games history when the medals are revealed at the GC2018 Charity Gala on the Gold Coast. Keep an eye out for the reveal!

Trans-Australian Railway Tour has left the Station

The Trans-Australian Railway Tour has now wrapped up after making tracks around regional Australia and celebrating one hundred years since the establishment of the Trans-Australian Railway. The ‘Minties’ had a great time meeting everyone that was able to come down and say hello. Don’t forget to visit the eShop for the other Trans-Australian Railway commemorative coins.

Connect with the Mint

Do you want to be the first to know about new product releases and news from around the Mint? Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our electronic newsletter by emailing salesinfo@ramint.gov.au with your full name and email address and you will be on your way to receiving the latest Mint news.

CHANGES TO NEW YEAR EVENTSN E W Y E A R C E L E B R A T I O N S A T T H E M I N T

With a New Year comes a fresh new look and that is just what we are going to do with our New Year event celebrations at the Mint!

We have changed things up to create more opportunities for people to engage in the New Year celebrations with us.

New Year’s Eve – Last coin of the year

Similar to last year, we will hold a lucky door draw. However, this year we will actually draw the last ten customers to strike a coin. Each lucky winner will receive a certificate authenticating their last coin for 2017.

Ticketing closes: 3.25 pm Draw: 3.30 pm

New Year’s Day – First 100 by 9.30 am!

On 1 January 2018 the first 100 people at the Mint by 9.30 am will receive a ticket to go into the lucky draw to be the first person to strike a coin in 2018! Tickets will be drawn to declare all 100 places, receiving corresponding certificates authenticating their piece.

This change also means that the public will no longer be required to line up at the Mint overnight. In fact, due to concerns about health and safety issues, there is likely to be a ruling introduced which disallows people to line up at the Mint before 6 am on New Year’s Day. Please view ramint.gov.au for event terms and conditions.

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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 Wednesday 1 November 2017 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 2017