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Are the ‘Holey Dollar’ and ‘Dump’ coins still legal tender?

The Holey Dollar and Dump are the only Australian coins which have had their ‘legal tender’ status removed, or been ‘demonetised’.


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The Mint is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday.

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Janine Murphy

8th September 2009

Janine Murphy

It is with great sadness that the Royal Australian Mint announces the passing of its current Chief Executive Officer, Ms Janine Murphy.

Some of you may have been aware that Janine had been suffering from a long term illness.

Janine was a wonderful colleague and friend to all of those at the Mint and its loyal customers. She will be dearly missed.

The Mint will have a condolence book placed in the public foyer for those that are able to attend and wish to express their sympathy to the Murphy family.

For those friends and customers who are interstate or overseas and also wish to send their condolences please send an email to info@ramint.gov.au The condolence book and email messages will be presented to the Murphy family.

Please find attached a statement from the Australian Government released by the Assistant Treasurer Senator the Hon Nick Sherry.

Graham Smith
Acting Chief Executive Officer

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Janine Murphy - statement from the Assistant Treasurer Senator the Hon Nick Sherry

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