Media Release

Babies coming into the world in 2003 have a special coin set awaiting them to commemorate the year of their arrival.

The Mint's popular Baby Set has been issued this year containing all denominations of coins dated 2003.

New South Wales artist, Jeanette Timbery's design for an Australian collector coin has been awarded an international design trophy as the world's 'Best Crown coin' (40mm diameter coin). An international panel of judges viewed coin designs from around the world before choosing the Australian coin as the winner in its category.

Australia's renowned volunteering spirit has been honoured with the launch of the Royal Australian Mint's 2003 collector's Six Coin Set.

Australian coins have once again been nominated among the world's best by an international panel.

Four coins, featuring a diversity of styles from various artists across Australia, will be up against the world's best for the prestigious awards, co-ordinated by Krause Publications of the USA.

Sir Donald Bradman has scored again for Australia after a coin featuring his image was nominated in the international 'Coin of the Year' competition.

A commemorative circulating 20c piece issued by The Royal Australian Mint in 2001 will be up against the world's best for the prestigious awards, co-ordinated by Krause Publications of the USA.

Tasmania is on top of the world as The Royal Australian Mint receives four nominations in the international 'Coin of the Year' competition.

A commemorative 20c coin featuring a design by a Tasmanian college student will be up against the world's best for the prestigious awards, co-ordinated by Krause Publications of the USA.

A new coin produced by the Royal Australian Mint uses futuristic technology to bring the colours of the outback to life.

The coin represents the 'Finale' of the Mint's Year of the Outback series and was officially launched at the Mint by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Senator Ian Campbell, today (Monday 16 September).

The Queen has approved the design of the planned coin to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint which will pay tribute to the Queen Mother whose life spanned the entire period of Federation in Australia.