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Heritage etched in time on a coin

31/08/2023

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Australia’s World Heritage wonders range from prehistoric rainforest wilderness and ancient Aboriginal settlements to unique landscapes and natural attractions, as well as convict sites and iconic 20th century buildings.

All feature on a stunning new coin being launched in Sydney today by the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint).

The Mint has partnered with the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) to produce this coin in recognition of the 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium being held in Australia for the first time.

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NEW RELEASES SEPTEMBER 2023

29/08/2023

Check out below for exciting products being released next month. The distribution method for our next numismatic release on Thursday 7 September will be announced next week on our Facebook event and website.

To stay up to date during release day make sure to register for our Facebook event here.

>>8:30AM AEST THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2023<<

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NEW RELEASES AUGUST 2023

20/07/2023

We have made the decision again this month not to release products through our eShop while we continue to work behind the scenes on improvements. Taking on feedback from our June release, we will be providing additional allocation of stock to our Coin shop located at the Mint and through our Call Centre

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Upcoming Releases June 2023

14/06/2023

We will not be having a release this upcoming Thursday. Our June and July numismatic releases will be merged into one single release on the 29 June 2023 8:30 am AEST.

IMPORTANT UPDATE - Products being released on the 29 June 2023 will not be released through our eShop. The eShop stock quantities will only be available for purchase through the following locations:

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Upcoming Releases April 2023

22/03/2023

Set a reminder in your phone, get out your calendar, pop up a post-it note or ask friend to remind you of these exciting new releases, available to order in April.

 

8.30am AEST Monday 3 April 2023.

 

Australia's Coat of Arms (Queensland)

2023 $1 1 oz Silver Investment Coin

2023 $100 1 oz Gold Investment Coin

 

Australian Antarctic Territory - Emperor Penguin

2023 $100 Gold Investment Coin

2023 $1 Silver Investment Coin

 

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Upcoming Releases March 2023

17/02/2023

Set a reminder in your phone, get out your calendar, pop up a post-it note or ask friend to remind you of these exciting new releases available in 8.30am AEDT Thursday 2 March 2023.

 

Tooth Fairy Kit

2023 Tooth Fairy Kit – RRP $27.50

Mintage: Unlimited | 2023 Memorial Obverse

 

Centenary of Legacy

2023 $1 Uncirculated Coin – RRP $15.00

Mintage: 30,000 | 2023 Memorial Obverse

 

Fighting Spirit

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Contact Centre Menu Update

15/02/2023

We are pleased to inform you that our contact centre has rolled out a new 1,2,3 menu option for the call centre. This menu option is designed to assist our customers to get quick and efficient assistance, especially on busy product release days.

To use this new feature, simply press

  • 1 to place an order
  • 2 for account support
  • 3 for all other enquiries

By selecting the appropriate option, you will be directed to the right team member who will be able to help you with your needs.

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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse 2023

01/02/2023

In early 2023, coin collectors will see a period of transition, with coins released featuring either the 2023 Jody Clark Commonwealth Effigy or the 2023 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse.

To aid collectors, the obverse featured on each release will be included in the release posts on the Mint's Facebook page, website and newsletters.

 

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is the difference between the two obverses?

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2023 Worldstar Packaging Awards Winner

25/01/2023

The Royal Australian Mint has been selected as the WINNER​ of a Worldstar Packaging Award for its new sustainable Standard Proof Coin Box. ​The WorldStar Competition is one of the major events of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and is the pre-eminent global award in packaging. WordStar illustrates the continual advancement of the state of packaging design and technology and creates a living standard of international packaging excellence from which others may learn.  Each year WPO is recognising the best of the best in packaging innovations from across the globe.

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Upcoming Releases February 2023

12/01/2023

Set a reminder in your phone, get out your calendar, pop up a post-it note or ask friend to remind you of these exciting new releases available in 8.30am AEDT Thursday 2 February 2023.

 

Creatures of the Deep

2023 $1 Mintmark and Privy Mark Uncirculated Four-Coin Set -  RRP $33

2023 $10 ‘C’ Mintmark Gold Proof Coin - RRP $385

2023 $1 'C' Mintmark Silver Proof Coin - RRP $60

Obverse: 2023 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse

Baby Coins

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Royal Australian Mint wins two International Coin of the Year awards

10/08/2023

2023 COTY Award Winners
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The Royal Australian Mint has won two prizes at the international Coin of the Year awards in Pittsburgh.

Selected from a field of over 500 coins the Mint received awards for Best Circulating Coin for the 2022 $2 Honey Bee and the Most Artistic Coin for the 2022 Beauty Rich and Rare – Great Barrier Reef.

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Football Australia and Royal Australian Mint release Commbank Matildas coin collection

14/07/2023

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With only 15 days to go before the world’s biggest standalone women’s tournament kicks off, Football Australia has today announced a partnership with the iconic Royal Australian Mint (The Mint). 

The partnership will see a range of CommBank Matildas coins released exclusively from Woolworths stores across Australia starting from today.

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Hundreds of Aussies try their luck to make international history and strike the first coin for 2023

01/01/2023

Creatures of the Deep - 2023 $1 'C' Mintmark Uncirculated Coin
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One lucky coin enthusiast was able to make history at the Royal Australian Mint today, pressing and taking home the first coin for 2023, not only in Australia, but around the world.

The Royal Australian Mint CEO Leigh Gordon welcomed back keen coin collectors for the first time since the start of the COVID pandemic.

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