July 2007 Number 70

KANGAROO AT SUNSET

Welcome to the mid year Mint Issue highlighting the release of some unique new creations for your numismatic collection.

In this issue we unveil our new signature gold coin ‘Kangaroo at Sunset’. This striking proof coin has made it to the top of my list of favourites so far. I’m even going on record to say that I believe this coin is a real contender for the international coin of the year. Only 1000 are being offered for sale worldwide in 2007!

In this issue we have released the latest in the Tree of Memories series. This 22 carat gold plated medallion with a beautiful image of the Madonna and child is sure to be a wonderful addition to your Christmas tree or could be used as a personal gift.

The 4th coin in the 150 years of State Government series is now available with the release of the South Australian $5 silver proof coin. As South Australia was the only State with a “Convict Free” heritage this coin is a must for historians and collectors alike. The 4th coin in the $1 Mintmark series has also been produced with the Sydney Harbour Bridge image now displaying the ‘M’ for Melbourne impression. Happy collecting

Janine Murphy CEO Royal Australian Mint

Dear Collector

Off the PressesMint Refurbishment BeginsWork on our $42 million refurbishment began on 26 March 2007 with an official start-of-works ceremony. Although part of the Mint’s gallery is closed for the refurbishment, a new interactive exhibition ‘Treasures of the National Coin Collection’ has been unveiled featuring a range of historic numismatic coins from the Mint. Our Theatrette is now showing an interesting ‘Virtual Tour’ of your new Mint. Come in and see the changes we have made so far.

2007 Kangaroo Series Competition WinnerWe are pleased to announce that Mr Terry Hincks has won the Royal Australian Mint’s

Rolf Harris Competition. This truly Australian prize package includes four Gold Kangaroo Class train tickets on The Ghan, four RM Williams vouchers and a $1000 QANTAS travel voucher. Congratulations Terry, we hope you have a great trip!

2008 Kangaroo series competition announced soon!

Providing FeedbackThe Mint always enjoys receiving our valued customer’s views and comments. Please send your feedback to info@ramint.gov.au.

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2007 $25 Gold Proof CoinIf you only buy one gold coin this year, this is the one. A simple, yet striking, design of a lone kangaroo crossing the red soil plains against a setting sun truly captures the raw beauty and isolation of the great Australian outback. Our new 2007 signature gold coin ”Kangaroo at Sunset”, represents the pinnacle of coin design and continues our commitment to excellence in the field of numismatics.

Only 1000 of these stunning coins will be offered for sale worldwide in 2007. Struck in 99.99% pure gold with a face value of $25 and presented in a finely crafted Jarrah hardwood case, it is certain to be a superb addition to any astute collectors display. Be quick to place your order so you don’t miss out.

Price (inc GST): $365.00 802110

Nominal Specifications: $25, Au 99.99%, 1/5 oz, 21.69 mm, Proof, 1000, W. Pietranik

KANGAROO AT SUNSET

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2007 Christmas Medallion Madonna and ChildGet in early with the Christmas shopping this year and start collecting the Mint’s exquisite Christmas medallions. The 2007 22 carat gold plated medallion reflects the spirit of love, fellowship and peace through the design of Madonna and Child created by Peter Soobik. Popular with collectors and as gifts, these pieces will be a visual delight on the tree and become heirlooms in the future. A different medallion will be released each year until 2009 in celebration of the festive season.

Price (inc GST): $26.00 802266

Nominal Specifications: 22 ct gold plated Copper, 29.60 g , 40.00 mm, Bright, Unlimited, P. Soobik

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New Zealand Proof and Uncirculated CoinsThe Tuatara, New Zealand’s endangered reptile, features on these Silver Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated coins. A must for both new and experienced collectors, this is the first set of coins from the ‘land of the long white cloud’ that does not include a 5 c piece. With limited mintages on all 4 issues, be quick to secure yours.

Widely regarded as a national treasure and often described as a living dinosaur, the Tuatara, Maori word meaning ‘peaks on the back’, takes pride of place on the $5 coin.

Price (inc GST): Proof Six Coin Set $115.00 802090

Unc Six Coin Set $45.00 802100

$5 Proof Coin $70.00 802091

$5 Unc Coin $25.00 802101

Nominal Specifications

Metal Cu Plated Ni Plated Al/Bronze Fine Silver Al/Bronze Steel Steel (Proof) (Unc) Denomination 10c 20c 50c $1 $2 $5 $5 Mass (g) 3.30 4.00 5.00 8.00 10.00 28.28 27.22 Diameter (mm) 20.50 21.75 24.75 23.00 26.50 38.74 38.74

New Zealand – Tuatara

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In 1856 Victoria, NSW and Tasmania were granted their own Self-Governments. In 2007 South Australia also celebrates 150 years of self-government. To mark this anniversary we have released a 4th Brilliant Silver Proof coin in the State series.

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150 Years Of State Government

2007 $5 Silver Proof Coin 150 Years of State Government - South Australia This fourth release in our State series celebrates 150 years of self government in South Australia. Unlike other Australian states first established as convict settlements, South Australia was a planned and freely settled colony. This coin, struck in fine silver and with a limited mintage of 12 500, extracts South Australia’s border, making it the focus against the backdrop of an evolving Australia. A unique reminder of Australia’s colonial and parliamentary heritage, this coin is a must for collectors of the series and coins of the realm or for those who have an affiliation with South Australia.

Price (inc GST): $65.00 802002

2006 $5 Silver Proof Coin 150 Years of State Government Victoria, Tasmania, New South WalesIn 2006 New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria celebrated 150 years of self-government. The creation of a parliament within these colonies was a significant milestone representing a shift in power from the Crown to the people, and began the journey towards federation and a united Australia. In celebration of Australia’s history, the Royal Australian Mint has struck three fine silver proof coins. With a limited mintage of 12 500 for each state, these coins are sure to appeal to discerning collectors.

Price (inc GST): $65.00 VIC 800009, TAS 801005, NSW 800030

Nominal Specifications x 3: $5, Ag 99.9%, 36.31 g, 38.74 mm, Proof, 12 500, W.Pietranik

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Sydney Harbour BridgeAnniversary of the

2007 $� Fine Silver Proof CoinAustralia celebrates our most recognised landmark – Sydney Harbour Bridge this year and the Mint is honouring one of our national symbols with a superior silver proof coin and our annual mintmark series.

Now Available

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2007 $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin75th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour BridgeContinue a collection of one dollar coins with this fine design. Our bridge has become so much more than a cross harbour transport link. It is a focus of tourism and local pride. The design on the dollar coin depicts the remarkable moment as the two halves of the arch were joined. This coin has a modest mintage of 12 500 and is likely to be a fast seller for our international collectors too.

Price (inc GST): $40.00 801742

Nominal Specifications: $1, Ag 99.9%, 11.66 g, 25.00 mm, Proof, 12 500, W. Pietranik

2007 $1 Mintmark Coin – C,B,S & M75th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour BridgeThe 4th coin in the $1 Mintmark series is now available. This coin shows ‘M’ for Melbourne and will complete your set of 2007 Mintmarks. The other Mintmarks are still available or you could visit the Royal Australian Mint and make your own ‘C’ coin on our visitor’s press.

Price (inc GST): $2.75 C 801604, S 801839, M 801636, B 801605

Nominal Specifications: $1, Al/Bronze, 9.00 g, 25.00 mm, Uncirculated, Unlimited, W. Pietranik

2007 $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin75th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour BridgeAdmire the majestic structure and form that is the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Admire also the high standard of minting and the fine proof finish achieved on this coin. The coin design demonstrates just why this bridge is internationally recognised and appreciated. Definitely not a coin to be overlooked for your growing $5 silver proof collections.

Price (inc GST): $65.00 801787

Nominal Specifications: $5, Ag 99.9%, 36.31 g, 38.74 mm, Proof, 12 500, W. Pietranik

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The fun and colour continues! Using the latest pad printing techniques, we bring brilliant colour to our coins. The Ocean Series presents more of Australia’s incredible marine life and uncovers many fascinating facts about some amazing creatures.

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2007 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Longfin BannerfishOur image on the $1 uncirculated coin, shows the Longfin Bannerfish. The bannerfish is usually living along reef fronts and is now available for you to admire close up in your collections. These coins come presented with great facts about their interesting species. Apparently the juveniles of this species work as house cleaners… lucky fish!

Price (inc GST): $14.95 802450

2007 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Biscuit StarAnother of our coins in the Ocean Series is the Biscuit Star that may well be the most unusual well-known creature around and they are certainly a hit with the younger crowd. The price of these coins is sure to be a hit too – still under $15. Learn more about the Biscuit Star and enjoy it today and for years to come.

Price (inc GST): $14.95 802446

2006 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Clown FishOur image on the $1 uncirculated coin, shows the Eastern Clown Anemonefish sending up delicate bubbles from it’s safe anemone home. These coins have been designed with the younger generation in mind and are excellent value when you are buying for many.

Price (inc GST): $14.95 802440

2006 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Bottlenose DolphinThe Dolphin’s streamlined and powerful body comes to life on this pad printed coin. Our design shows two dolphins springing from sparkling water in front of a perfect sky. A fun coin and an excellent souvenir of Australia.

Price (inc GST): $14.95 802442

Nominal Specifications: $1, Al/Br, 9.00 g, 25.00 mm, Uncirculated, Pad Printed, Unlimited, T. Dean

*These images have been closely reproduced to match the finished product

however there may be variances between printed advertising images and finished products

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2007 $1 Uncirculated Coin International Polar Year 2007 - 2008 The TerritoriesThe International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY) is an international program of outreach and education into polar science. Australia as an original signatory to the Antarctic Treaty (1961) has a proud history of involvement and exploration of Antarctica.

Given the significance of the International Polar Year and Australia’s involvement in the Antarctic region, the Royal Australian Mint will be releasing a Polar Series coin collection over the next three years. The first release in the collection is a beautifully designed uncirculated coin depicting the Antarctic and Australian Antarctic Territory.

The Antarctic is an isolated, icy region, initially discovered by explorers in the 19th century. With a vast array of fascinating fauna and flora, the Australian Antarctic Territory is home to a number of famous research bases, such as Mawson, Davis and Casey.

The Polar Series coins encapsulate Australia’s historical link to Antarctica.

Own it today.

Price (inc GST): $12.95 801478

Nominal Specifications: $1, Al/Br, 9.00 g, 25.00 mm, Uncirculated, Unlimited, W. Pietranik

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2007 $1 Selectively Gold Plated Kangaroo CoinRolf’s design looks even better in the selectively gold plated version. This series has captivated coin enthusiasts since 1989. Why not take your collection to an even greater level of prestige? Mintage is strictly limited to 12 500.

Price (inc GST): $95.00 801568

Nominal Specifications: $1, Ag 99.9%, 1 Troy oz, 40.00 mm, Selectively Gold Plated, 12 500, R. Harris

2007 $1 Silver Kangaroo Proof Coin Rolf Harris’ favourite is the silver proof and in his own words “he was knocked out with the result”. See for yourself how great Rolf’s design has come up on the silver coin. It is one of the more poignant kangaroo images we have ever had in the kangaroo series and that makes it a wonderful collector’s item with a limited mintage of 20 000.

Price (inc GST): $65.00 801566

Nominal Specifications: $1, Ag 99.9%, 1 Troy oz, 40.00 mm, Proof, 20 000, R. Harris

2007 $1 Kangaroo Frosted Uncirculated Coin Conveniently presented and very affordable to slip into the birthday cards of loved ones. This coin is sure to engage youngsters in coin collecting and will acquaint them with the captivating artist and entertainer Rolf Harris.

Price (inc GST): $24.95 801560

Nominal Specifications: $1, Cupro Nickel, 27.22 g, 40.00 mm, Frosted Uncirculated, Unlimited, R. Harris

The Great Australian Artist Series

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Year of the Surf Lifesaver Our national surf lifesaving force has been serving and volunteering on Australian beaches for 100 years. We honour the commitment of the men and women who patrol our beaches and dedicate to them the theme on our official coins in 2007.

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2007 $5 Silver Proof CoinCelebrate a great Australian icon with this masterfully created $5 proof coin. Bringing to life the action and drama of surf rescue, this fine silver coin captures the striking image of a life saving boat crashing through powerful surf. With a limited mintage of 12,500 this coin is sure to appeal to all collectors.

Price (inc GST): $65.00 801268

Nominal Specifications: $5, Ag 99.9%, 36.31 g, 38.74 mm, Proof, 12 500, T. Dean

2007 Six Coin Proof SetSix great looking coins and one with the dynamic image of a dramatic team rescue. The proof year set is a ‘must have’ Royal Australian Mint coin set. This year is no exception especially as it honours the devotion of 113,000 surf lifesaving members who have saved 500,000 lives. Still great value at $80 and the same quality proof finish our collectors demand.

Price (inc GST): $80.00 801438

2007 Six Coin Uncirculated Set For the first time we release a coin exclusive to the uncirculated sets, making them extremely good value. In this set the 20c piece bears the special design of a female lifesaver, holding the rope line above her head during a surf rescue manoeuvre.

Price (inc GST): $23.50 801360

Nominal Specifications

Metal Cupro Nickel Al/Bronze Denomination 5c 10c 20c 50c $1 $2 Mass (g) 2.83 5.65 11.30 15.55 9.00 6.60 Diameter (mm) 19.41 23.60 28.52 31.51 25.00 20.50

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2007 Australian Baby Coin SetsWhether you are giving to a coin collector or not, our Baby Sets make excellent gifts that families will cherish for their youngsters until they are old enough to enjoy collecting for themselves.

2007 Proof Australian Baby Coin SetPopularity has dictated we continue the theme of “The Magic Pudding”. This year the proof set features all six standard circulating coin designs in an outstanding proof finish. And it also includes the cheeky pudding character on a medallion you can personalise for that special baby. Keen collectors will note that this is the only proof set with standard circulating coin designs marked 2007!

Price (inc GST): $95.00 801439

2007 Unc Australian Baby Coin SetAnother fantastic collectible is the $1 coin that features in the uncirculated version of this year’s baby set. Norman Lindsay’s portrait graces the $1 coin and is accompanied by a montage of Magic Pudding characters. Colourful and flat packaging makes this coin set suitable for posting all over the world.

Price (inc GST): $30.50 801361

For Nominal Specifications

see Year Sets (page 15).

LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE

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available in the uncirculated set

2007 Wedding Coin Collection Gem Finish “An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets, the more interested he is in her.” – Agatha Christie ….. What about the numismatist Agatha?

Surprise the happy couple with a gift of the 2007 Wedding Coin Collection. Coin sets like the wedding collection last the test of time and can be a more personal and creative way of following the growing trend to give money as a wedding gift. The set comes with a nickel-silver inscription plaque.

Price (inc GST): $77.00 801665

For Nominal Specifications see Year Sets (page 15). All Coins in the 2007 Wedding Coin Collection are Gem Uncirculated finish.

2007 Australian Baby Coin Sets

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2007 $10 Gold Proof Coin – Year of the PigGenerosity is the most dominant trait of those born in the year of the Pig so return their favour with a gift of this lucky gold coin. Lucky because it is packaged in traditional colours of good fortune – gold and red. This gold proof coin is further showcased in beautiful Australian timber packaging.

Price (inc GST): $175.00 801484

Nominal Specifications: $10, Au 99.99%, 1/10 oz, 17. 53 mm, Proof, Unlimited, V. Gottwald

2007 $1 Silver Proof Coin – Year of the PigRegardless of which sign and year you were born under you will be impressed by these stunning fine silver proof coins featuring the Year of the Pig design. These coins depict the pig with authentic Chinese symbols and symmetrical borders.

Price (inc GST): $40.00 801482

Nominal Specifications: $1, Ag 99.9%, 11.66 g, 25.00 mm, Proof, Unlimited, V. Gottwald

2007 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Year of the PigBorn or due in 1923,1935,1947,1959,1971,1983, 1995 or 2007? If yes, then you are lucky enough to be born in the Year of the Pig. Acknowledge your virtue with the $1 uncirculated lunar coin – awesome value and a great format to slip into birthday cards.

Price (inc GST): $12.95 801480

Nominal Specifications: $1, Al/Bronze, 9.00 g, 25.00 mm, Uncirculated, Unlimited, V. Gottwald

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One of our premier coin sets is Masterpieces in Silver. For the first time in a Masterpiece set we add vibrant colour using the latest pad printing technology from Germany, and it looks great!

You will be drawn to the magnificent ochres of Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri’s Yuelamu Honey Ant Dreaming and equally impressed by our depiction of the famous works of our three other, world class, 20th Century Australian artists.

All designs have been masterfully recreated by the Mint’s own award winning artisans. This set has always epitomised the fine art of numismatics. The silver is pure and finished to impeccable proof standards – the only way to do justice to four masterpieces.

Price (inc GST): $195.00 801635

Nominal Specifications

Denomination Metal Mass Diameter Finish Mintage

$5 Fine Silver (99.9%) 36.31 g 38.74 mm Proof 10 000

Designer: Vladimir Gottwald Clifford Possum Coin: pad printed

Grace Cossington Smith The curve of the bridge, 1928–1929

Margaret Preston Implement blue, 1927

William Dobell Margaret Olley, 1948

Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri (Australia, c 1934–2002) Yuelamu honey ant dreaming, 1980

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Contact details: Royal Australian Mint Tel: 1300 652 020 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Mon - Fri EDT (cost of local call Australia-wide)

International Tel: +61 2 6202 6800Fax: +61 2 6202 6953 Mail: Royal Australian Mint, Locked Bag 31, Kingston ACT 2604, AustraliaWebsite and E-shop: www.ramint.gov.au© Commonwealth of Australia 2007

Surf Lifesaving is one of the greatest parts of Australia’s proud national identity. In 2007 Australia celebrates the Year of the Surf Lifesaver and we honour 100 years of surf lifesaving with this exquisite fine silver coin set. Featuring $1 and 20c designs capturing the courageous actions of Australian surf lifesavers, these unique coins form part of a truly valuable set minted in the finest quality silver. With a limited mintage of 6 500 and bearing all of the hallmarks of the Royal Australian Mint’s renowned commitment to quality, the 2007 Fine Silver Year set is a most desirable showpiece of excellence and would make a brilliant centrepiece in anyone’s collection.

Price (inc GST): $195.00 801550

Nominal Specifications

Denomination 5c 10c 20c 50c $1 $2 Mass (g) 3.24 6.57 13.36 18.24 11.66 8.55 Diameter (mm) 19.41 23.60 28.52 31.51 25.00 20.50

Metal: Fine Silver 99.9% Finish: Proof Mintage: 6500

N.B - Coins shown in this catalogue are not actual size unless stated