media releases | 2005
29/11/2005
Gold series coin to help Australia's rare and endangered birds
Australia's rare and endangered birds, and particularly the Malleefowl, will benefit from a joint venture between The Taronga Foundation and the Royal Australian Mint to help raise funds that will be used to help the survival of these unique birds.
28/11/2005
A magical release from the Royal Australian Mint
The adored Australian children's classic The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay features on the new 2006 Baby Coin set packs from the Royal Australian Mint. The famous bush tale characters adorn these beautiful sets that were released early in November.
24/11/2005
Australia's favourite coins return to mark the 40th anniversary of decimal currency
The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Australia's historic move to decimalisation with the announcement of the theme for Australia's circulating currency for 2006. The original designs used in 1966 are included in the 2006 Year Sets which are available now from the Royal Australian Mint.
24/11/2005
Sydney's famous Mint remembered for contribution to the development of Australia
Sydney's famous Mint, the site where Australia's first and original gold sovereigns were produced for the colony, from 1855 to 1926, has been commemorated with a special coin release from the Royal Australian Mint to mark the 150 birthday milestone.
16/11/2005
The Spirit of Christmas captured in the new release from the Royal Australian Mint
Gold from Australia's national mint will sparkle on Christmas trees around Australia with the prestigious Christmas Medallions by the Royal Australian Mint recently released, and just in time for the 2005 Christmas festivities.
16/11/2005
The perfect wedding gift for 2006 has been unveiled at the Royal Australian Mint
The toaster has been replaced as the most popular wedding present, according to the Royal Australian Mint with the release of a Wedding Set for 2006.
09/11/2005
20th century Australian artists honoured with new release from the Royal Australian Mint
Four famous Australian artists will be honoured as treasured Australians who have significantly contributed to the nation's artworks during the 20th Century in the first of a two-part series of coins to be released by the Royal Australian Mint on 9 November 2005.
09/11/2005
Spirit of Australia commemorated on pure silver $1 coin
A new release of the famous Silver Kangaroo coin on 9 November 2005 is sure to excite coin collectors and admirers of the Australian bush mammal with the Royal Australian Mint's latest release featuring a bounding kangaroo and her joey.
14/09/2005
The Royal Australian Mint awards gold, silver, and bronze for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games are commemorated with the release of the Royal Australian Mint's Melbourne 2006 Three Coin Set. The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator Rod Kemp, launched the commemorative Coin Set today in Canberra with Games hopefuls from Australia, Philippe Rizzo, Jade Edmistone and Kerry Taurima.
13/07/2005
The rare and hard working mallee fowl highlighted in Royal Australian Mint coin release
One of Australia's rarest birds, the Mallee Fowl is the focus of the new Gold Coin Release by the Royal Australian Mint. This coin will be released on the 14th of July and has been crafted in solid 24 carat gold as the second release in the Mint's Rare Bird Series.
07/07/2005
Badminton, gymnastics, rugby 7s and cycling to be honoured by Royal Australian Mint coin release
To celebrate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, The Royal Australian Mint will issue the second release of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Coin Collection on the 14th of July 2005. Badminton, Gymnastics, Rugby 7s and Cycling are the four sports to be highlighted in this coin release.
09/05/2005
Spirit of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games to be honoured by the Royal Australian Mint
To celebrate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, The Royal Australian Mint will issue the first release of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Coin Collection on the 12th of May 2005, featuring a sixteen coin set of 50 cent pieces.
09/05/2005
Australia's red kangaroo featured in unique coin series
The Royal Australian Mint is proud to announce the release of the 2005 $1 Selectively Gold Plated Silver Kangaroo. This is the third release in the unique and highly successful Kangaroo Series.
09/05/2005
Australian student launches own coin design with the Royal Australian Mint
Australian teenager Kelly Just will have a rare honour with the release of her commemorative 50 cent coin design by the Royal Australian Mint on 12 May 2005, featuring a range of native animals and representative sports as part of the national coin release for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
27/04/2005
Rare gold release from Royal Australian Mint commemorating 60th anniversary of the end of the World War II
A rare release of Australia's beautiful and exceptional circulating coins, with special designs commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, have been struck in 24 carat gold by the Royal Australian Mint to create the limited edition 2005 Six Coin Gold Proof Set.
11/03/2005
Treasurer launches coin program for Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
The first coins of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Coin Program, featuring the Queen's Baton Relay, are rolling off the presses at the Royal Australian Mint following the launch of the coins and program by the Federal Treasurer, the Hon Peter Costello MP.
21/02/2005
Honouring Mint's 40th anniversary with exhibition of Australia's golden heritage
A unique opportunity to view a rare $7 million private collection of Australia's gold coins in extraordinary condition begins on 22 February 2005, exactly 40 years since the Royal Australian Mint was opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
14/02/2005
1855 half sovereign to honour 150 years of Sydney Mint
The eagerly anticipated ninth release of the Royal Australian Mint's Subscription Series honours one of the most celebrated coins, the 1855 Half Sovereign, celebrating 150 years of the Sydney Mint.
01/02/2005
Spirit of Gallipoli commemorated on $1 coin
To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the ANZACs landing at Gallipoli the Royal Australian Mint, Australia's national mint, has released a $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin to honour those who lost their lives.
27/01/2005
Pure silver coins commemorate end of World War II
The beauty of Australia's coins have been crafted in pure silver by the Royal Australian Mint in a limited edition Fine Silver Proof Year Set commemorating 60 years since the end of the Second World War.
01/01/2005
First coins for 2005 to commemorate 90th anniversary of Gallipoli
January 1 will see the first coins for 2005 minted at the Royal Australian Mint with a special design to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Gallipoli.