The RAM are off to the Gold Coast Tomorrow with the portable press.
https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/popping-gc2018-superstore (https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/popping-gc2018-superstore)
The Royal Australian Mint is popping-up on the gold coast in the countdown to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
The Mint pop-up shop and mobile coin press will be at the GC2018 Superstore in Broadbeach, Queensland from 24 to 26 January 2018.
The pop-up shop will have on display the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games gold, silver and bronze medals, along with official commemorative coins collection.
This will be a rare opportunity for the public to pick up a special keepsake of the Games and see the Games medals up-close and personal.
The Mint will also be showcasing the latest release in the GC2018 Coin Program, 2018 50c Gold Plated Uncirculated Coin.
Come along to the GC2018 Superstore to see the Games medals and pick up a unique memento.
Mint pop-up shop at the GC2018 Superstore - Broadbeach, Victoria Park.
Dates: 24 to 26 January 2018.
Venue: GC 2018 Superstore - Gold Coast Highway & Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach Queensland, Australia.
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 09:00am - 5:00pm | Sat: 09:00am - 4:00pm | Sun: 10:00am - 3:00pm
There is a counterstamp $1 coin on offer.
Where does it say there will be a counter-stamped $1?
"The Mint pop-up shop and mobile coin press"
I have contacted a dealer and they told me.
Okay thanks - I guess there should be news about it tomorrow.
I rang the Mint this morning and was told the portable press will be at the Gold Coast, heh but forgot to ask what coin :blush:
https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/popping-gc2018-superstore
No mention of what the MYO coin will be. :huh:
How could anyone know if this would be of interest to them with the most vital bit of info missing?
Methinks the RAM Marketing Dept needs some lessons in common sense. :whistle2:
The mint is never good at proper releases of info
Took a little trip to the GC this morning, unfortunately the RAM display was just that, a display. The Manager of the GC2018 superstore ( a semi permanent marquee erected in the park ) said the portable press won't be there till Friday 26th Australia Day. A pitty the RAM couldn't deliver that info when I rang them earlier today, so not sure I'll go down or not now Grrrrrrr
Maybe a special Games counterstamp or the usual Australia Map counterstamp.
The coin to be counterstamped is the $1 Commonwealth Games - Borobi.
When I phoned the mint today the lady said that they were $7.50 each to counterstamp as a special promotion.
There's no such thing as too much Borobi!
We could agree to disagree.
Quote from: 'jens coins' pid='113887' dateline='1516779341'The coin to be counterstamped is the $1 Commonwealth Games - Borobi.
When I phoned the mint today the lady said that they were $7.50 each to counterstamp as a special promotion.
Thanks for the info - counter-stamp unknown as yet I guess?
That's certainly a cheap Borobi.
Must be the cardboard packaging which adds an extra $7.50 to the cost from the RAM eshop
Quotesaid the portable press won't be there till Friday 26th Australia Day
I wonder how many people made the trip yesty or will make the trip today only to find out they've been supplied with dud info. :@
RAM certainly need to get their act together. I'm so glad I don't collect their fodder anymore.
Map of Australia is the counterstamp
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='113897' dateline='1516832161'Quotesaid the portable press won't be there till Friday 26th Australia Day
I'm so glad I don't collect their fodder anymore.
Heh! I'm hooked on the counterstamp dollars, but they do become more expensive when two trips are required, would be better to source them from dealers after they get their allocation! It would be just my luck for this to be the first occasion when dealers didn't get a leg up!
Quote from: 'seedyrom' pid='113889' dateline='1516781104'There's no such thing as too much Borobi!
Don't knock the Borobi. I was at Wynyard Coins the other day and there was one very excited little girl who is getting one from her dad. She absolutely loved it and gushing over the details. One very happy collector.
I'm certainly not knocking him.
I'm a big fan.
As they say ... you can't spell highway robbery without Borobi.
(http://users.tpg.com.au/vtcalais/2F12E898-7ABE-4B3D-94C9-48A6B0C25EBA.jpeg)
I've got a bunch more, but I've forgotten where abouts in the backyard I buried them.
I wanted them, because was able to buy a 2018 dated coin, with Queen Elizabeth II's head on it back in April 2017 ... and I didn't think she'd make it through to January.
Her mum lived til 101.
Prince Charles is 69. There is every chance that he will die before her.
Made the trip again today to counter stamp heaven, and even though I'm not a fan of the mints coloured offerings I couldn't help it, counterstamp is the priority :yahoo:
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10064/376/Gold_Coast_counter_stamp_dollar.JPG)
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10064/376/Gold_Coast_counter_stamp_2018.JPG) (https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10064/376/Gold_Coast_counter_stamp_obverse.JPG)
I would be putting that coin in a 2x2 as I don't think against the plastic in that packaging would do the coin any good.
Lovely Auto! Great photos as per usual!
Damn you Borobi!!!
I'm a sucker for a blue koala in green shorts.
Anyone willing to get me 3 and post to Sydney for $25?
I've got to say I'm hooked too! 2 coins to Adelaide anyone? Hahaha
I have two spares of the borobi counterstamp. If anyone wants them they are welcome to them at my cost which is $7.50 each plus registered post whatever that will be, probably around $5 or $6 maybe more, I would advise before sending. Keep in mind dealers will probably receive an allocation of these coins, and at a guess may ask $12.50 for them, which could finish up cheaper than paying for postage.
Anyhow, first in best dressed.
Quote from: 'autocoupler' pid='113938' dateline='1517011764'I have two spares of the borobi counterstamp. If anyone wants them they are welcome to them at my cost which is $7.50 each plus registered post whatever that will be, probably around $5 or $6 maybe more, I would advise before sending. Keep in mind dealers will probably receive an allocation of these coins, and at a guess may ask $12.50 for them, which could finish up cheaper than paying for postage.
Anyhow, first in best dressed.
Hi AC PM sent
I swung by yesterday - seemed very quiet - only a family was in front of me and that was it.
The lady from the mint was quite nice and got out the medals as well.
If anyone in QLD or whoever is heading to the pop up shop and doesn't mind getting me 2, please drop me a message! Am still trying to get them. I mean eBay has them, but they're $25 to $30 each. Thanks in advance!
The pop up shop was only on Friday January 26th
OH I see. Thanks for that. Didn't realise it was only for a day.
More pop ups for this coin will be coming up soon
Ah wells. I just got 2 off eBay. ☹️ Thought that was it.
The RAM hasn't come to Sydney for a very long time. About time they do. It's the largest city after all. Not a happy Jan.
The pop up shops will have different counterstamps.
Quote from: 'jens coins' pid='113975' dateline='1517284233'The pop up shops will have different counterstamps.
Um, where and when did you get this info?
https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/pop-shop-gc2018-superstore (https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/pop-shop-gc2018-superstore)
Yet another pop up shop for same Map of Australia counterstamp same coin what is the mintage? :idea:
Quote from: 'runway' pid='114127' dateline='1518436060'https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/pop-shop-gc2018-superstore (https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/pop-shop-gc2018-superstore)
Yet another pop up shop for same Map of Australia counterstamp same coin what is the mintage? :idea:
Probably much higher after round two - I got a marketing email from the Melbourne Mint which said "early indications from the RAM suggested that LESS THAN 2,000 of this Borobi 'Map' Counterstamp would be produced", and being there on the 26th I very much doubt 2,000 people passed through.
If anyone is heading down there, can you get me 3 of them and post them to me in Sydney?
Will pay $35 to cover coins plus your efforts.
Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='114166' dateline='1518604896'Quote from: 'runway' pid='114127' dateline='1518436060'https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/pop-shop-gc2018-superstore (https://www.ramint.gov.au/news-media/news/pop-shop-gc2018-superstore)
Yet another pop up shop for same Map of Australia counterstamp same coin what is the mintage? :idea:
Probably much higher after round two - I got a marketing email from the Melbourne Mint which said "early indications from the RAM suggested that LESS THAN 2,000 of this Borobi 'Map' Counterstamp would be produced", and being there on the 26th I very much doubt 2,000 people passed through.
I wouldn't trust the Melbourne Mint propaganda on this nor the claims he was at Berlin World Coin Fair ... just another dealer promoting themselves