notice board | 2011
20/12/2011
Call Centre Christmas shut down period
The Royal Australian Mint's Call Centre will not be operating over the Christmas period from Wednesday 21 December 2011 to Monday 2 January 2012.
19/12/2011
Looking for something to do over New Year's?
Make one of the last coins for 2011 on Saturday 31 December 2011 and be one of the first to strike a 2012 coin on Sunday 1 January 2012.
06/12/2011
Ordering for Christmas?
All orders must be received by COB 14 December 2011 if you require an order to be delivered in time for Christmas (Australia only).
30/11/2011
Phone lines currently down
Please note that the phone lines, including the Call Centre, are currently down at the moment. We are working to fix the issue as soon as possible.
25/11/2011
Last chance... Collection by Selection
Customers please note: Final orders to take part in the 2012 Collection by Selection will close on Wednesday 30 November 2011.
09/11/2011
Australian Open trophies on show tomorrow
Come to the Mint tomorrow between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm for your chance to have a photo with the 2012 Australian Open trophies.
31/10/2011
Mint Field Day this Saturday
Come along to the Mint Field Day this Saturday to celebrate the release of recent products! If you're one of the first 300 visitors you will also receive a free showbag packed with goodies!
25/10/2011
Hyper-metallic and selectively gold plated 50 cent coins
These coins are only available in their respective sets and on sale from Wednesday 2 November. They will not be sold separately.
06/10/2011
Mint open from 9 am - 4.30 pm this public holiday
The Mint will continue its Floriade weekday opening hours this public holiday, Monday 10 October. A great way to pass the time whilst waiting for the shops to open or to escape from the rain!
06/10/2011
Looking for something to do whilst in town visiting Floriade?
Come and visit the Mint! We've got coffee, free parking, free entry and even free guided tours!
27/09/2011
Air Series Sacred Kingfisher $1 pad printed uncirculated coin design
In response to several enquiries about this product, the Royal Australian Mint has further consulted with a number of experts in the ornithological field and can confirm that the design featured on the above coin does depict the Sacred Kingfisher Todiramphus sanctus.
27/09/2011
Extended shopping hours for Floriade!
If you're looking for other things to do whilst in town for Floriade, why not spend an hour or two at the Mint? There's coffee, free parking and entry!
20/09/2011
Extended shopping hours and free guided tours for Floriade - including this weekend!
If you're looking for other things to do whilst in town for Floriade, why not spend an hour or two at the Mint? There's coffee, free parking, free entry and there are even free tours!
13/09/2011
Correction on Collection
We wish to advise of a printing error on the Collection by Selection order form.
08/09/2011
2012 Product Launch
The Royal Australian Mint showcased its 2012 products in Melbourne on Tuesday 6 September 2011.
07/09/2011
2012 Collection by Selection
The Royal Australian Mint's new program Collection by Selection was launched last night. You can now pre-order all of your 2012 products now!
07/09/2011
2012 Product Calendar
The 2012 Product Releases were announced last night. Check out the calendar to see what's in store.
01/09/2011
Sale Date Correction
The 2012 $10 Gold Proof Coin - Mareeba rock-wallaby will be on sale from 8:30 am (EST) on Tuesday 6 September 2011. The date featuring in the September edition of Australasian Coin & Banknote Magazine advertisement is incorrect.
30/08/2011
The Royal Australian Mint is now on Facebook!
The Royal Australian Mint would like to welcome everyone to join the Mint on Facebook and find out what is going on at the Mint, news about upcoming coin releases and share information and ideas with your collector friends and the Mint.
29/08/2011
You're invited to the... 2012 Product Launch
The Royal Australian Mint is launching its complete 2012 product calendar at on Tuesday 6 September at Federation Square in Melbourne. The Mint is also holding an interesting 3-day exhibition 'Unexpected Treasures from the Royal Australian Mint' at Federation Square showcasing some of the rare mis-strikes in the National Coin Collection.
24/08/2011
Market Research Survey Disclaimer
The Royal Australian Mint is undergoing an intensive market research program for the next few months. The purpose of this research is to increase our awareness of your perceptions and requirements and identify possible areas where we can improve.
27/07/2011
Passing of Margaret Olley
The Royal Australian Mint wishes to express its condolences to the Olley family on the recent passing of the talented Margaret Olley.
7/07/2011
CIT Coin Designs - Vote for your favourite!
The Royal Australian Mint is currently holding an exciting student coin design exhibition in the main gallery and you are invited to come and vote to help us find the best design.
17/05/2011
FAQs regarding the 5 cent coin
A list of commonly asked questions and answers regarding the 5 cent coin.
28/04/2011
2011 Royal Wedding 20c Coin Swap Terms & Conditions
By participating in the Royal Australian Mint Royal Wedding 2011 20c Circulating Coin Swap Promotion (Coin Swap), entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
24/03/2011
Earth Hour at the Mint
The Royal Australian Mint is proud to observe Earth Hour again this year, and will be turning off our lights at 8:30pm on Saturday 26 March 2011. [24/03/2011].
17/03/2011
March Mint Issue Price Corrections
Customers should please note several printing errors in the March Mint Issue. [17/03/2011].
25/02/2011
2011 Made to Order Special Release – Zuytdorp Shipwreck
To recognise significant chapters of history through coin design, the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Numismatic Society unveil the 2011 $1 Silver Proof Made to Order coin – Zuytdorp Shipwreck. [25/02/2011].
25/02/2011
2011 $10 Gold Proof Ram's Head Dollar Ballot – Full terms and conditions
A listing of the full terms and conditions of the 2011 $10 Gold Proof Ram's Head Dollar ballot [25/02/2011].
19/01/2011
Delayed delivery of 1966 Decimal Currency Heritage Set
An update regarding the 1966 Decimal Currency Heritage Set. [19/01/2011].