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Ahead of International Nurses Day on Friday 12 May, now is the perfect time to reflect on the incredible impact nurses have on the lives of many. Our cover image this month pays homage to the critical role of nurses in our military history with the moving Front Line Angels Triangular coin on page 4.

It’s hard to believe that the XVII Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne was over ten years ago. As we get ready for the XXI Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018, the Mint is a buzz with excitement. The Borobi mascot 2018 $1 Coloured

Frosted Uncirculated Coin on page 10 is a fabulous celebration of all things Australian and will be sure to get everybody into the sporting spirit.

The Stuart Devlin exhibition, Stuart Devlin - The Designer with the Midas Touch, is finishing on April 30. His glittering career began as the designer of our nation's original decimal coins, continuing on to become Australia's pre-eminent gold and silversmith of our time. For those who have yet to visit this exhibition I recommend that you come to the Mint and see some of the stunning work of Stuart Devlin AO up close.

The April Mint Issue has something for everyone with the Commonwealth Games products on page 8, Sir Jack Brabham coin on page 6 and even a colouring book for the young and the young at heart on page 12.

Happy collecting.

Ross MacDiarmid Chief Executive Officer Royal Australian Mint

DEARCOLLECTORA M E S S A G E F R O M T H E C E O

Featured Products 4

Front Line Angels 4

Sir Jack Brabham 6

Commonwealth Games – Queen’s Baton Relay 8

Commonwealth Games – Borobi 10

Products 12

Alphabet Collection Colouring Book 12

Centenary of the Trans-Australian Railway 13

Kangaroo Series 2017 14

SS Vyner Brooke 15

Stuart Devlin – Revisiting a Vision 16

Catalogue 17

Meet the Minties 20

From the Vault 21

What’s On 22

Legends Loyalty Program 23

CONTENTS

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1 The Royal Ladies collection on show as part of the Stuart Devlin – The Designer with the Midas Touch exhibition. 2 Luke Marshall after striking the first coin of 2017.

3 The Mint at Summernats 2017. 4 The Mint at the 2017 World Money Fair in Berlin.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!Answer the question below to go into the draw to WIN a 2017 $5 Coloured Fine Silver Proof Triangular Coin!

How did Stuart Devlin work out how to illustrate the animals on Australia's decimal coins?

A Watching them in the wild B Seeing them in museums C Wa t c h i n g n a t u r e f i l m s D Looking at postcards

Send your response to info@ramint.gov.au with the subject heading ‘Mint Issue 113 – Quiz’. Responses must reach the Mint by 5 pm on Monday 24 April 2017.

Want to be tested some more? Check out the ‘Quizling’ section on our website.

FRONT LINE ANGELS

O F F I C I A L A N Z A C C E N T E N A R Y C O I N P R O G R A M

Nurses have played a critical role in Australian military history, tending to the needs of sick and wounded soldiers as well as civilians whose lives have been affected by war.

Showcasing the spectacular stained glass artwork created by Napier Waller at the Australian War Memorial, this unique triangular coin is the second to feature a stained glass window and reflects on the tireless devotion of service nurses, a universally touching theme many will want to own and share.

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2017 $5 Coloured Fine Silver Proof Triangular Coin $90.00210555

Nominal Specifications

$5 99.9% Ag 22.23 g 33.90 mm proof 10 000 A. Stokic

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SIR JACK BRABHAM

The story of three-time Formula One World Champion Sir John ‘Jack’ Brabham AO OBE is one of the brightest chapters in Australian motorsport history. Brabham’s career evolved from a well-developed mechanical aptitude to driving when a friend convinced him to race one of the vehicles they had created in 1948. Realising his skills in motor racing extended to being behind the wheel, Brabham went on to win the 1948 Australian Speedcar Championship. Brabham also became the first and only racing car driver to win a Formula One World Championship in a car of his own construction.

This dynamic coloured coin is sure to appeal to those inspired by Australian sporting greats and automotive enthusiasts.

F O R M U L A 1 W O R L D C H A M P I O N

2017 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin $13.50310952

Nominal Specifications

50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 30 000 A. Baggio

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QUEEN’S BATON RELAY

Occurring every four years since its inception in Hamilton, Canada in 1930, the Commonwealth Games will return to Australia in 2018 for an exciting fifth time. Held on Australia’s magnificent Gold Coast, the XXI Commonwealth Games will attract more athletes than ever before. Travelling for 388 days, the Queen’s Baton will move from Buckingham Palace and across all Commonwealth nations and territories carrying a message from the Queen which will be read to the athletes at the opening ceremony on 4 April 2018.

With extremely limited mintages on both the gold and silver coins, be sure to get your order in quickly as these won’t be available for long!

X X I C O M M O N W E A L T H G A M E S

2017 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin* $150.00210603

2017 $25 Gold Proof Coin* $800.00210605

*Stock available at time of printing.

Nominal Specifications

$5 99.9% Ag 1 oz 40 mm proof 2018 B. King$25 99.99% Au 1/4 oz 21.69 mm proof 500 B. King

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BOROBI

Across the globe, sporting greats are preparing their minds and bodies for the XXI Commonwealth Games. Australia’s Gold Coast is getting ready for a grand celebration of sport, unity, courage and achievement.

Excited that this magnificent sporting event is being held in his hometown Borobi the unstoppable Koala, the official mascot of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, has teamed with the Mint to mark the XXI Games with this specially minted $1 coin. With a fun colour design and the first coin to be released with a 2018 date to take you right up to the Games, make sure you don’t let this unique coin pass you by.

2018 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin $15.00311558

Nominal Specifications

$1 AlBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm frosted uncirculated unlimited Royal Australian Mint

X X I C O M M O N W E A L T H G A M E S

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2 0 1 7 M I N T M A R K S E R I E S

These coins pay tribute to the iconic journey between east and west that was instrumental in connecting our nation after federation. The four-coin uncirculated set includes a full set of ‘C’ for Canberra, ‘S’ for Sydney, ‘B’ for Brisbane and ‘M’ for Melbourne mintmark/privy marks while the silver proof coins includes a ‘C’ for Canberra mintmark.

With the 2017 $10 Gold Proof Coin in the series selling out quickly, make sure to place your orders fast before the train leaves the station!

Centenary of the Trans-Australian Railway

2017 Four Coin Uncirculated $22.50Mintmark and Privy Mark Set

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2017 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $50.00210561

Nominal Specifications

$1 AIBr 9.00 g 25.00 mm uncirculated 15 000 T. Dean$1 99.9% Ag 11.66 g 25.00 mm proof 4500 T. Dean

Colouring Book

A L P H A B E T C O L L E C T I O N

Depicting some of Australia’s most beloved animals the 2017 Alphabet Collection features beautifully crafted coins with exquisite, illustrative and distinct packaging designs to match.

To coincide with this fun collection, the Animal Alphabet Coins colouring book lets you get creative! Featuring 26 alphabet themed pages to colour in and a design your own coin feature, this colouring book lets you get creative with your own design flair.

Animal Alphabet Coins Colouring Book $10.00711331

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2 0 1 7 K A N G A R O O S E R I E S

As seasons change and a joey grows, the cycle of nature becomes intertwined with the lifecycle of a kangaroo. The grey and drizzle of winter makes way for the colour and growth of spring and the young eastern grey kangaroo emerges from the warmth and security of its mother’s pouch. Joining her to graze on nature’s offerings, the bond between mother and joey is also in full bloom.

The Kangaroo Series captures these precious spring moments to illustrate the life of this iconic Australian animal.

Seasons Change

2017 $1 Fine SIlver Frosted Uncirculated Coin $80.00310917

2017 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $100.00210466

Nominal Specifications

$1 99.9% Ag 1 oz 40.00 mm frosted uncirculated 10 000 S. Stojanovic$1 99.9% Ag 1 oz 40.00 mm proof 5000 S. Stojanovic

O F F I C I A L A N Z A C C E N T E N A R Y C O I N P R O G R A M

This year we mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke and remember the devastating effects of the aftermath and the many inspiring struggles for survival which followed.

Depicting design elements from the SS Vyner Brooke and the location of the attack, this 20c uncirculated coin will appeal to those who seek military themes non-combatant in nature.

75th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke

Nominal Specifications

20c CuNi 11.30 g 28.52 mm uncirculated 20 000 A. Baggio

2017 20c Uncirculated Coin $10.00311522

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S T U A R T D E V L I N

More than 50 years on since Stuart Devlin AO designed our nation’s original decimal coins, this special commemorative coin has been released in honour of his work.

While the frill-necked lizard design eventually won out on the 2 cent coin, this alternative design featuring a Kangaroo and Joey has stood the test of time since its original creation in 1966, never before released on a coin.

A testament to the strength of great designs and a true hallmark of Stuart Delvin’s enduring appeal, this coin is a fitting acknowledgment to the work of Devlin and a perfect memento to Stuart Devlin – The Designer with the Midas Touch exhibition.

Revisiting a Vision

2017 2c Bronze Uncirculated Coin $12.50311544

Nominal Specifications

2c Bronze 5.20 g 21.59 mm uncirculated 30 000 S. Devlin

CATALOGUEA D D T H E S E I T E M S T O Y O U R C O L L E C T I O N

Six Coin Year Sets Effigy of an Era 2017 Six Coin Uncirculated Set $25.00310929

Six Coin Year Sets Effigy of an Era 2017 Six Coin Proof Set $100.00210499

For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

For full nominal specifications, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au

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Coin Watch Penny Coin Watch – Penny (silver band) $99.00711006

Richie Benaud The Voice of Cricket 2017 50c Uncirculated Coin $10.00311024

The Story of Stuart Devlin – The Designer with the Midas Touch $19.95711329

400th Anniversary Dirk Hartog Landfall 2016 20c Frosted Uncirculated Coin $10.00311261

20c CuNi 11.30 g 28.52 mm frosted uncirculated 20 000 B. King

50c CuNi 15.55 g 31.51 mm uncirculated 95 929 B. King

Alphabet Collection 2017 Six Coin Proof Baby Set $125.00210500

For full nominal specifications for the 2017 Six Coin Proof Baby Set, visit eshop.ramint.gov.au.

Two-up Set $12.00 ea.9999549

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MEET THE MINTIESJ A M I E S A N G S T E R F I T T E R / M A C H I N I S T

Jamie has been part of the team in the toolroom at the Mint for 12 months as a fitter and machinist. As part of this role Jamie works across a range of different projects and he loves that each day brings various types of work.

One of the most challenging aspects for Jamie when he started in his role was developing the required skills to be able to use the Mint’s advanced software to create tooling models. With the software, Jamie is able to create models for tools ‘that the machines can then turn into new parts’. The machines do this

by interpreting complex coding from the software Jamie has used to create his models. The tolerances that the machine can create within are about 'one fifth of a human hair which can prove to be quite difficult to work with at times’ due to the levels of accuracy that is needed.

While Jamie isn’t a coin collector himself, since he gets to see many of the coin designs that come through the toolroom it’s often hard to resist buying one of everything!

FROM THE VAULTA U S T R A L I A ’ S F I R S T T R U E T R I - M E T A L C O I N

The XVII Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England between 25 July and 4 August 2002. These Games featured a bevy of Australian competitors including runner Cathy Freeman and swimmer Ian Thorpe.

For these Games the Mint produced Australia’s first true tri-metal proof coin which comprised of an inner core made from gold, surrounded by a silver centre ring and an outer copper ring.

This stunning coin was designed by Wojciech Pietranik, the Mint’s internationally acclaimed coin designer and designer of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Winners Medals.

Check out the 2018 XXI Commonwealth Games products on page 8.

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WHAT’S ONN E W S F R O M A C R O S S T H E M I N T

Stuart Devlin - The Designer with the Midas Touch Hurry, final days! Have you visited the Stuart Devlin - The Designer with the Midas

Touch exhibition yet? Honouring five decades of Devlin’s work, this is a must see exhibition for anyone who appreciates fine art, design and numismatics. Closing April 30 2017.

Sydney Royal Easter Show 2017 We hope to see some of you at the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year from 6 – 19 April 2017. The Mint will have a booth located at the Home, Garden and Lifestyle Hall, booth number XHM 024 – H2. Visit us to make your own ‘S’ for Sydney counterstamp coin and commemorate 100 years of the Trans-Australian Railway.

While you’re at the show make sure you also say hello to our team at the Heritage Pavilion where you can play our quiz testing you on your historical coin knowledge. Pick up a circulating coin folder while you there and start collecting!

Stay in the know Do you want to be the first to know about new product releases and news from around the Mint? Our electronic newsletter is the best way of keeping abreast of information and product releases as soon as they drop! Email salesinfo@ramint.gov.au with your full name and email address and you will be on your way to having the latest Mint news delivered straight to your fingertips.

The Mint’s Legends program is free to join, easy to use and works by rewarding you for simply shopping with us. You'll always be among the first to know about the latest news, product releases and exclusive events.

Legends members also receive an electronic newsletter from the Legends Loyalty Program Coordinator, Claire. The newsletter features latest news, competitions and product giveaways.

Claire can’t wait to welcome you to the program! To join, email your full name, address, telephone number and preferred email address to legends@ramint.gov.au. Make sure to ask to be placed on our electronic newsletter mail list so we can update you as soon as products are released.

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NB: Coins shown in this catalogue are not actual size unless stated. Coin images in this catalogue are a rendered representation of the actual coins. All prices are inclusive of GST. For full nominal coin specifications please visit our website. All products are subject to availability. All products will be available from Monday 3 April 2017 at the Coin Shop and eShop unless otherwise stated. All information is correct as of time of printing.

Abbreviations: Unc – Uncirculated | Frunc – Frosted Uncirculated | Circ – Circulated | SGP – Selectively Gold Plated | BU – Brilliant Uncirculated © Commonwealth of Australia 2017