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Friday 26 February from 9.00am to 12.00pm

To celebrate the Mint's 45th birthday, Ray Hadley will be broadcasting live from the Mint on Friday 26 February from 9.00am to 12.00pm.

Canberra Raiders players Justin Carney, Joe Picker and CEO Don Furner will be at the Mint to sign memorabilia along with one of Canberra's favourite sons Rob de Castella.

The Mint Shop is also offering 10% off any products purchased during the broadcast (excluding gold products and the gallery press).

Tuesday 19 January - Sunday 14 February

Over the past 20 years Wojciech Pietranik has created a collection of striking art leaving a lasting impression in the history of coin design in Australia.

This exhibition celebrates Wojciech and the art of coin and medal design and will showcase a number of coins, medals and sculptures from his collection.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to view Wojciech's collection on display for the very first time. Exclusive only to the Royal Australian Mint.

If you answered yes to either of the questions above, then make sure you get down to the Mint on Thursday 31 December 2009 and Friday 1 January 2010.

Following tradition, the Mint will unveil its new mintmark coin design to the public on 1 January 2010. However, before we change the dies over, we are offering one lucky winner the rare opportunity of being the last person in the world to use the visitor press for 2009! Raffle tickets will be given out to visitors from 3.00pm on Thursday 31 December and the lucky winner will be drawn at 4.00pm to press the final coin.

A record number of ballots were received at the Royal Australian Mint for the 2010 $25 Gold Proof Kangaroo at Sunset Coin.

In November 2009 the Royal Australian Mint will conduct a customer ballot for the 2010 $25 Gold Proof Kangaroo at Sunset Coin. Ballot forms will be included with the November Mint Issue order form sent to customers with a current customer number. Please see below for the ballot terms and conditions.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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.

We're cleaning out the Mint cupboards!! Come join us on 12 September 2009 for our first auction ever.

Registration for the Royal Australian Mint Auction opens at 2.30 pm and closes at 3.10 pm. Auction starts at 3.15 pm. Only registered bidders will be accepted.

The First Floor gallery, theatrette and observation windows will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 9th September until 1pm.

The Ground Floor, including our displays, shop and coin press, will remain open.