My son got this in change at the local pub last night.
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l582/brismike/Dsc02636_zpsvdxusgof.jpg) (http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/brismike/media/Dsc02636_zpsvdxusgof.jpg.html)
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l582/brismike/Dsc02639_zpskaouvwsh.jpg) (http://s1125.photobucket.com/user/brismike/media/Dsc02639_zpskaouvwsh.jpg.html)
It is a MOR $1 but dated 2019 with IRB Effigy instead of JC.
It also has got a Privymark on the Reverse.
And a small number 35 on the Reverse just to the left of the second kangaroo's head.
Where can this have come from? I wasn't aware any 2019 dated coins had even been released yet except for the Lunar coins & 2 Headed release.
Also the Privymark is a bit of a mystery .... This is normally only done on the ANDA show coins and the Sydney one is not due until 27/10/2018
Not only that the Sydney ANDA MOR privymarked coin should be a 2018 dated coin as per the other 3 already out from Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne.
And what is the significance of the number 35 on it?
I am stumped???
Mike
Wow! That 35 has really got me stumped!
Nevol posted some 2019 $1 info yesterday https://www.australian-coins.net/showthread.php?tid=5310&page=6 (https://www.australian-coins.net/showthread.php?tid=5310&page=6) but that 35 has my head spinning now.
Quote from: 'brismike' pid='117044' dateline='1539496098'And what is the significance of the number 35 on it?
Mike
The Australian $1 circulation coin will be having its 35th anniversary in 2019!
There is 2019 $1 MOR A U & S privy coins out in circulation
Quote from: 'jens coins' pid='117047' dateline='1539499231'There is 2019 $1 MOR A U & S privy coins out in circulation
Thanks Jen ... I didn't know that ... Looks like there are a few on Ebay at big prices. I am keeping mine.
From the other posts on the other thread about it that were mentioned, it seems that it is something special that the RAM is doing.
Just wish they wouldn't be so secretive.
Mike
Don't be surprised when RAM announce all 26 alphabet privymarks on the $1 coins
I sent the RAM a message on Facebook .. This was my question .....
Hi, I found a 2019 $1 mob of roos coin in change that had a privymark and a very small '35' stamped on it. After some searching on the coin groups it seems there are [A] and versions around as well. Can you enlighten me a little about these seemingly unannounced coins that are being found in circulation? Thanks Mike
This was the reply .....
Hi Michael, firstly congratulations on finding the coin, they are part of an upcoming program that will soon be announced. I can't say more at this time but keep a hold of those coins and check back on this page at the end of the month. Thank you.
S0 the mystery deepens.
Cheers Mike
Is it going to spell Australia with all the coins perhaps?
Quote from: 'interest' pid='117056' dateline='1539602622'Is it going to spell Australia with all the coins perhaps?
Well I am going to need three letter "A"s, and one "U", "S", "T", "R", "L" and an "I"
lol - Mike
I found another "S" Coin today ... There must be a few around I think.
Mike
Quote from: 'brismike' pid='117062' dateline='1539686123'I found another "S" Coin today ... There must be a few around I think.
Mike
Your on your way
Now I am itching to have a bit of a search....
From:https://finance.nine.com.au/2018/10/16/14/23/time-travelling-coin (https://finance.nine.com.au/2018/10/16/14/23/time-travelling-coin)
A $1 coin has caused a storm on social media after its owner spotted an odd feature, but there is a simple explanation to this 'time-travelling' coin
.
The heads side of the coin is marked with the year 2019.
Town Hall Coins and Collectables owner David Jobson told nine.com.au the coin was simply next year's coin that had slipped into circulation.
"They [the Mint] do release coins before the year of issue so there are 2019 coins out now
.
"But even if they do issue them out early, we wouldn't expect to see them for a while."
The Royal Australian Mint's CEO Ross MacDiarmid said anyone who finds such a coin should hold onto it.
"The 'time travelling' 2019-dated coins that have been found and shared online are no mistake," he told 9Finance.
"At the Royal Australian Mint, we've broken with tradition and purposely released these coins early for a special reason that will be revealed on 1 November.
"If you find a coin, we suggest you keep it in a safe place until we can tell you more.
"Likewise, we encourage all Aussies to pay close attention to their spare change and if you spot a 2019 coin then hold on to it."
While coin collectors might speculate what event the futuristic coin commemorates they will have to wait until next month for the Mint to reveal its purpose.
I reckon they're for the 35th Anniversary of "Advance Australia Fair" becoming the national anthem.
The word from the RAM:
https://www.ramint.gov.au/publications/royal-australian-mint-challenges-aussies-find-specially-marked-1-coins-golden-ticket
Reminds me of Willy Wonka :s
Pedro
https://dollardiscovery.com.au
Channel 9 thinks these coins are rare. How is 1 million of each rare? :dontknow:
Hate to have bought one at the crazy prices on ebay
I think these coins will be very collectible down the track. While noodling for them over the past few weeks I would have looked at easily 1500 coins, and only saw two 2000 $1 coins. These had a mintage of about 7,000,000, so if the 1,000,000 mintage for each of the 2019 35 year celebration dollars is accurate, our grandies will benefit IMO.
Channel 9 said a complete set was worth $750, which surprised me because you don't see 2014 MoR coins or 2015 ANZAC dollars selling for hundreds of dollars, even though they had similar mintages. $750/3=$250, so what gives?
Sounds way over the top herc that's for sure, but that's typical media, sensationalise and invent is how we know they operate. I think some of the silly money paid for these coins early on was around $100 each, a long way short of $750.
I'm going to noodle as many sets as I can, because if people are willing to pay $750 for a complete set, I could make a small fortune out of them. Just think: 10 complete sets are worth $7,500. I would have no trouble finding 10 complete sets if they are as common as the 2014 MoR coin.
2014 MOR is not hard to find noodling. These privy mark ones will be initially because of all the people trying to get a set to enter the competition.
After the competition they will be easy to find as they get put back into circulation from the ex-contestants. But, of course, by then the eBay prices will have plummeted!
Sound like a lose lose proposition to me. I will do my usual and keep any high grade ones I noodle until I have a good number and then just upgrade my bag of them if I noodle any better ones.
Quote from: 'Hercules' pid='117268' dateline='1541073142'Channel 9 said a complete set was worth $750, which surprised me because you don't see 2014 MoR coins or 2015 ANZAC dollars selling for hundreds of dollars, even though they had similar mintages. $750/3=$250, so what gives?
Maybe when they first came to light and no one knew what was going on a set may have sold for $750, but they look to be in the $35 to $40 range on ebay right now.
Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='117292' dateline='1541150292'Quote from: 'Hercules' pid='117268' dateline='1541073142'Channel 9 said a complete set was worth $750, which surprised me because you don't see 2014 MoR coins or 2015 ANZAC dollars selling for hundreds of dollars, even though they had similar mintages. $750/3=$250, so what gives?
Maybe when they first came to light and no one knew what was going on a set may have sold for $750, but they look to be in the $35 to $40 range on ebay right now.
That sounds much more reasonable. You'd have to be pretty thick to think that each coin is worth $250 when there are a million of each.
Yeah I was chatting so someone on the line on Thursday and I think they said the first sack that was discovered sold on Facebook for a hefty amount but before too long other people started finding more.
I wonder what the RAM has done to ensure they are well distributed across the country.
In a regional area like this, serviced by Armaguard, it is quite usual for new, standard issues not to turn up until two years later. (Same with the new banknotes -my local bank doesn't even know about them a month after issue and usually finds one from deposits long before any come in note purchases.)
I know the feeling Jeff!
I thought I'd have a squizz and out of $1k I got one 2018 coin (no lookin for a 2019). The 2018 was an Anzac which I didn't have so I was happy. Got lots of 2017s, so 2 years fits my place too! (Did get a 2001 rotated @ around 5 o'clock though!) :sun_bespectacled:
Oh my God...that one has been waiting for you for, 17 years!
:ok: Well done Uni
Pedro
Uni:That rotted WOULD LOOK GOOD IN MY COLLECTION.
mY ADDRESS FOLLOWS.........
Has anyone else received an email from the RAM advising
"Congratulations on being one of the 50,000 people to receive a free collection folder to display your special Australia's Dollar Discovery coins."
Three members of our family did!
Has anyone else received an email from the RAM advising
"Congratulations on being one of the 50,000 people to receive a free collection folder to display your special Australia's Dollar Discovery coins."
Three members of our family did!
Yes I received the same email.
Same email here advising folder is on its way. Now just need to find the little blighters to fill the album. :s
Got mine this morning. My folder is on its way.
Yippee.
I guess this is the whole reason for the competition in the first place.
People that are interested will look for the coins and then register with
the RAM. Now the RAM has the details of potentially the next generation
of collectors.
Plus all of us already on their mailing list.
I guess if I were working for the RAM and were about to change jobs, "doubled the size of the mailing list" would look pretty good on my resume. :winkextra:
Arrived in the mail today.*
Looks reasonably coin friendly -but potentially fingerprint vulnerable.
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10055/160/AUS1.JPG)
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10055/160/AUS2.JPG)
*Coins not included and that thing on the side flap is a plastic magnifying "glass'.
Ok for free I guess. :)
Email from the RAM today...
"Dear Mr JeffH,
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Australia's Dollar Discovery competition.
We hope you had a lovely holiday break, wherever you are in Australia! Were you lucky enough to find any of the 'A', 'U' or 'S' Australia's Dollar Discovery coins on your travels? Did you find one in your Christmas pudding? Or maybe you've made it your new year's resolution to find all three coins! If you haven't found them yet, don't panic - there's still time! The competition runs right through until April 8 2019.
Keep searching from Coolum to Kyabram - the coins could be anywhere!"
My emphasis. Do they seriously think an aluminium bronze coin is suitable for Christmas puddings?
Maybe they could be anywhere but none sighted here and I have noodled a little over $20,000 of dollar coins since they were first reported.
Me too Jeff, folder awaiting and all ...... (not as much noodling though) ..... I think we might get them battered and bruised. :-/
Jeff, I thought the same thing when I saw it.
I thought silver was the only coins you should
put in a cake. I believe silver is anti-bacterial.
If anyone is having trouble find the A.U.S. coins,
let me know, I have a few spares.
I am wondering if next year there will be a "T", "R" and "A" all dated 2020 followed by "L", "I", and "A" dated 2021.
As we all know, the RAM presents a three year program.
Sounds logical to me.
Definitely no dollars should go in the Christmas pudding. Strange that they would even suggest it.
You might have something there Goldie.
Pedro
Yes, I was thinking something similar with the AUS. Would be a nice set to have AUS TRA LIA
(in a moment of madness, it could be an American Mint takeover ..... U S A coins)
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='118349' dateline='1548928657'I am wondering if next year there will be a "T", "R" and "A" all dated 2020 followed by "L", "I", and "A" dated 2021.
As we all know, the RAM presents a three year program.
Sounds logical to me.
I was thinking the same thing too.
I found my first couple of these coins today -both "A".
One is bright and shiny...and horrifically marked. The other is very dull with wear that you would expect to see after several years circulating.
Oh well; just have to keep looking.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='118522' dateline='1550635451'I found my first couple of these coins today -both "A".
One is bright and shiny...and horrifically marked. The other is very dull with wear that you would expect to see after several years circulating.
Oh well; just have to keep looking.
the one I found last was the same Jeff , well worn and dull , and it was an S .
On ya Jeff, I got my first one today (which is actually yesterday now) too! I got the "S". Plenty of lustre, a few marks on the obverse and a dull patch on the reverse which I hope comes off with acetone. The first time I've noodled for ages it seems. Only 1 2018 as well (out of about 1000 coins) and it was an Anzac. There were lots of 2017 MORs which went back to the pond.
I got a standard 2018 roo dollar today , all my other ones are anzacs
Good work Kel :good: ...... they must be slowly working their way around the country.
Hi
The 2019 A U & S dollars were released late last year to promote 35 years of decimal currency-1984-2019
Collect all 3 coins with the privy mark A U and S and join in the RAM Discovery Dollar competition
Rumor has it that there were 1 million of each coin produced
Cheers...........John
2018 MOR should be low mintage