A little look at 2014 Currency (Royal Australian Mint) possible things to come
$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Colour Printed Coin - Ulysses Butterfly
Reverse
A coloured image of a butterfly. The design includes a representation of a larva and a pupa positioned on a branch with leaves and flowers and a representation of the contour of leaves. The design also includes the inscription 'dollar' superimposed on a part of the number '1' and a stylised representation of the designer's initials 'AB'.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Colour Printed Coin – Blow Fly
Reverse
A coloured image of a fly. The design includes a representation of eggs, larvae and pupae, the inscription 'dollar' superimposed on a part of the number '1' and a stylised representation of the designer's initials 'BK'.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin - 100 Years of ANZAC
Reverse
A representation of the Anzac Centenary logo, which is made up of a soldier and the inscriptions '00', 'YEARS OF', 'ANZAC', 'THE SPIRIT LIVES' and '2014 – 2018'. The design includes an ornamental border immediately inside the rim of the coin and the inscription 'ONE DOLLAR'.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
50c Copper and Nickel Coin - Boer War
Reverse
A representation of a statue of a soldier riding a horse. The design includes a representation of a pedestal containing the a coloured representation of the King's South Africa medal ribbon and a coloured representation of the Queen's South Africa medal ribbon. In the background, and partially obscured by the pedestal there is a stylised representation of a semi-circular wreath. The inscriptions 'BOER WAR', '1899', '1902' and '50' are also included in the design together with a stylised representation of the designer's initials 'AB'.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel 'C' Mintmark Coin – A Voyage to Terra Australis
Reverse
A central circle containing a representation of H.M. Sloop Investigator at sea, superimposed on a stylised representation of a compass. The design includes a representation of a part of the map of Australia and a series of radiating lines. The design also includes the inscriptions '1 DOLLAR', 'A VOYAGE TO TERRA AUSTRALIS', '1814 - 2014', 'N', 'E' and 'S' and the letter 'C', denoting the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
(Also will have, privy marks, counter stamps, and a silver $1 and a gold $10 1/10th oz)
20c Copper and Nickel Coin – Australia Remembers Australian Comforts Fund
Reverse
A representation of a female knitting a sock and a male soldier reading a letter. The design includes a horizontal line, a representation of a 6-pointed star containing the inscription 'A.C.F.' and in the background, a representation of parcels. The inscriptions 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS', 'AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND' and '20' are also included in the design.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Remembrance Day 'C' Mintmark
Reverse
A stylised representation of sun rays surrounding a series of green coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern. The design includes a representation of a circle and a central circle containing a representation of a dove with an olive branch in its beak. The inscriptions 'REMEMBRANCE' and 'TWO DOLLARS' and 2 representations of a dot are also included in the design, as well as the letter 'C', which denotes the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
$2 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coloured Coin – Remembrance Day
Reverse
A stylised representation of sun rays surrounding a series of green coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern. The design includes a representation of a circle and a central circle containing a representation of a dove with an olive branch in its beak. The inscriptions 'REMEMBRANCE' and 'TWO DOLLARS' and 2 representations of a dot are also included in the design.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
Can't wait to get one of these.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/2014__1_blowfly_coin_in_card_large.gif)
I don't normally go for this style of coin but...I need to have one so I can say "I have a 'blowie'"!
Of course I could just wander outside with a swatter to get one but it would not be the same. Not sure how I could press a real one onto a coin.
And the Ulysses Butterfly. Issue price $15. Part of 6 coins in the new Bright Bugs Series. Released February 3rd 2014. Expect a new Mint Issue from the RAM soon.
These remind me very much of the Perth Mint Backyard Bugs coins aimed at collector kids.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/2014__1_ulysses_Butterfly_coin_in_card_large.gif)
Why does the RAM have to change it packaging for these sets.
Now I will have to find pages and covers to store them in.
No wonder I am seriously thing of giving the whole thing up....Not Happy Jack!
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='39733' dateline='1389865994'No wonder I am seriously thing of giving the whole thing up....Not Happy Jack!
Welcome aboard the good ship Marketing! Now do you get why I gave up on this crud years ago?
If it can't be got out of circulation, its not a coin, its a souvenir, IMO.
I was thinking same. The thing is they always have different packaging so I just use Vario pages in 1c, 2c, 3c and 4c and just use what fits.
Collect what you like is my motto
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='39737' dateline='1389867525'Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='39733' dateline='1389865994'No wonder I am seriously thing of giving the whole thing up....Not Happy Jack!
Welcome aboard the good ship Marketing! Now do you get why I gave up on this crud years ago?
If it can't be got out of circulation, its not a coin, its a souvenir, IMO.
Isn't it AWSOME when you really don't give a hoot about the packaging as it doesn't affect how I store the COIN :dance::dance2::dance:
That blowie one is a bit "Rank" but it is a 25mm $1 coin :good:
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='39733' dateline='1389865994'That blowie one is a bit "Rank" but it is a 25mm $1 coin :good:
It's a 25mm al br dollar so a must have for me to.
Storage pages for any coin or packaging .. we are spoilt for choices here ... so many to choose from
I have ordered the Blowfly and Butterfly coins from Shane.
I just hope the Mint decides to do a Fish collection soon :ok:
50c Copper and Nickel Coin – German New Guinea 1914
Reverse
A representation of a part of the H.M.A.S. Warrego (I) and a part of the map of the world. The design includes a stylised representation of an arrow and a representation of 10 concentric circles emanating from a tower. The inscriptions 'GERMAN NEW GUINEA 1914', '50' and the initials of the designer Wojciech Pietranic 'WP' are also included in the design.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
50c Copper and Nickel Coin – Battle of Cocos Islands
Reverse
A representation of H.M.A.S Sydney (1912) in the upper sector, a horizontal line and an inverted representation of S.M.S. Emden (1908) in the lower sector. The design includes a vertical line, a stylised representation of the sea and a representation of a map of some of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The inscriptions 'BATTLE OF COCOS ISLANDS 1914', 'HMAS SYDNEY', 'SMS EMDEN', '96°50'E', '12°10'S', '50' and the initials of the designer Wojciech Pietranic 'WP' are also included in the reverse design.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – G for George
Reverse
A representation of a bomber. In the background, a central circle enclosing a stylised representations of bombs and a flag. Surrounding the central circle, a circular border containing a circle of dots, an ornamental design element, an arrowhead and the numbers '140', '160', '180', '200' and '220'. The design also includes the an ornamental horizontal line, inscriptions 'G for GEORGE', 'FROM', '1942', 'MISSIONS', '90', 'TO', '1944', 'ONE DOLLAR' and the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic 'AS'.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
there are a few silver coin releases, I would wonder if they would have them in normal $1 format too?
and continuing on from the bug series >>
$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Cuckoo Wasp
Reverse
A representation of a wasp nest containing eggs, a larva, pupae and a spider. The design features a coloured image of a wasp and includes the inscription '1 DOLLAR' and a stylised representation of the designer's initials 'AB'.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
$1 Copper, Aluminium and Nickel Coin – Rainbow Stag Beetle
Reverse
The design features a coloured image of a beetle. The background contains a representation of a cross-section of a log containing a larva. Positioned over the log is a representation of two beetles fighting among soil and vegetation. The design includes the inscription '1 DOLLAR' and a stylised representation of the designer's initials 'AB'.
Obverse
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA' and the inscription, in numerals, of a year. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Ian Rank-Broadley 'IRB'.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10011/blowfly_coin.jpg)
has anyone got the new bug coins, I copied this pic from the bay,
and not sure of the colouring, is it plain pad printing cos that's would be a shame, as most bugs can have great irradiance coulours to them,
and the mint could of used the same type of glittery effect they used for the 2012/2013 Hyper Metallic sets
(http://australiancoinstutorial.weebly.com/uploads/6/3/1/8/6318795/3858928.jpg?252)