Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG has recently been announced as the ambassador for Australia’s Official Anzac Centenary Coin Program. The centenary of the outbreak of the First World War approaches on 4 August, Corporal Roberts-Smith VC, MG visited Telopea Park School in Canberra with Mint CEO, Ross MacDiarmid. As the Mint’s ambassador he spoke with…
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‘The Ashes’ official commemorative coin released
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To celebrate Australia taking out the 2013 Commonwealth Bank Ashes Test Series the Royal Australian Mint has released a 20 cent official commemorative coin. “Cricket is a national pastime for many Australians, and undeniably linked with our country’s heritage and culture,” Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer the Hon Steve Ciobo MP commented. Royal Australian Mint…
Slim Dusty $1 coin launched
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The Royal Australian Mint has officially launched a coin recognizing Slim Dusty’s contribution to Australian society. “Slim inspired many with not only his songs about real Australians but also his passion for life and it’s fitting that he be included in this honored series” Royal Australian Mint Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ross MacDiarmid commented. Wife…
Bicentenary of Australia’s first coins
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2013, is the bicentenary of Australia’s first coins, the Holey Dollar and Dump. Royal Australian Mint Chief Executive Officer Mr Ross MacDiarmid explained that, the first Holey Dollars and Dumps were struck in 1813 from Spanish eight reale coins, to give the rapidly establishing colony of New South Wales a stable currency that would not…
Curved Coin released by Australian Mint
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As a part of national science week the Royal Australian Mint has released a curved $5 coin known as the ‘Southern Sky’ which celebrates astronomy and engineering. “This is the first release dedicated to constellations visible in the Australian sky, and in this new age of space exploration, we look forward to bringing you more…
Possible Future Australian Coin Designs
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The Royal Australian Mint and the Canberra Institute of Technology have joined forces to put on a temporary exhibition highlighting the work of CIT design students. “This partnership allows the Mint to develop and access talent from our very own backyard, and encourages CIT students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom in…
Official Australian Open collectible coin release
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The Royal Australian Mint has released a special official Australian Open collectible coin. The coin tosses at the Australian Open men’s and women’s finals this weekend. The coins used in the toss auctioned by Tennis Australia on eBay, with the proceeds going to the Australian Tennis Foundation. “The unique 100th Men’s Championship medal was designed…