The Aussie dollar is 35 years old. To celebrate, we've created Australia's Dollar Discovery – a nation-wide treasure hunt.
Simply collect the $1 coins specially marked with the number '35' and either the letter A, U or S for your chance to win. There are over 1 million of each letter in circulation, so get hunting!
https://dollardiscovery.com.au/
Well I have registered. Will this see noodling go mainstream?
If circulation was fair it may catch on
Most people will be disappointed, because the only way to get all 3 is to noodle or to hope on eBay. You've got Buckley's hope of receiving all 3 in your change. That's why I got into noodling, because it was getting too hard to find coins with very low mintages. However, I doubt many other people can be bothered to go to the bank to ask for coins, let alone noodle them for hours on end. I'm sure that I will be able to create many complete sets, but most novices will decide that it's all too hard.
The RAM has been trying hard for years to encourage coin collecting, but has shot itself in the foot.
Steadily and surely our RAM is ruining coin collectors' chances of completing their collections. First, there were the coloured versions of the 2015 AFL and NRL dollars, available only by ballot. Buckley's chance of getting those. Then we have the Commonwealth Games mascot coloured dollar with the GC counterstamp, released day by day in marked packets. If you were there every day you had a slim chance of getting one or two – otherwise, forget it. Next, they ran out of the AC/DC 50 cent coin. Not only that, but the frosted version exists only for the ten subscribers who got one by chance, so there's another gap in the album. Now we have three privymark one dollar coins in circulation that will be unavailable any other way because of their value to competition entrants. So, you'll never complete your collection with any of those, even in used condition. Might as well start collecting matchbox labels instead.
Well done, Minties!
Quote from: 'The Basset' pid='117271' dateline='1541108777'The RAM has been trying hard for years to encourage coin collecting, but has shot itself in the foot.
Not that it matters but i agree,History & Golden Gooses means nothing to the current Marketing of the Mints.
Just Managers near the top of the tree trying to make sure they receive their bonus's.
I worked part time,mainly W/ends & School Holidays,for a local Antiques/2nd hand Dealer in the 1960's and i always remember one of his favourite axiom's was "never collect anything that was sold as a collectible",i think that applies to the Mints offerings these days.
Slightly OT but its not just Coins that get faked,he was also very savvy with Petroleum memorabilia,even back then talented artists were faking signs,they would take a common sign such as Shell,BP etc and strip paint and turn it into a rarer one such as Neptune,Atlantic,COR etc. and they were very hard to pick,i guess many of the rarer signs traded today are re-po's.
There was a Neptune with his trident just down the road when I was a kid. That's where I would buy a small packet of Craven A ciggies, for my Dad of course :blush: Oops sorry, off subject :)
Quote from: 'The Basset' pid='117271' dateline='1541108777'Now we have three privymark one dollar coins in circulation that will be unavailable any other way because of their value to competition entrants. So, you'll never complete your collection with any of those, even in used condition.
Yes, they will. I'm going to noodle them en masse and sell them at inflated prices on eBay. Or, I could just hoard them and wait for their value to skyrocket. Either way, they'll be able to buy them from me at exorbitant prices. Mates rates will apply to anyone on this forum. :winkextra:
When are these released into circulation? Or are they already? Also is it known how they will be distributed?
Quote from: 'Noelos237' pid='117286' dateline='1541139576'When are these released into circulation? Or are they already? Also is it known how they will be distributed?
Good questions. I'd like to know the answers to them too.
Already in circulation.
I think they appear randomly in bags of Standard 2018 dollars. At least, that's what I inferred from eBay. They've been in circulation since September.
Quote from: 'Hercules' pid='117290' dateline='1541148824'I think they appear randomly in bags of Standard 2018 dollars. At least, that's what I inferred from eBay. They've been in circulation since September.
Thanks for the information.
I went and got five bags of $1 coins from the Commonwealth bank yesterday. Just to try my luck.
Asked the lady if she could grab news ones.
"They come pre bagged, it's random".
Yeah yeah, I thought. Surely she'll be able to see.
Nope, she managed to grab five of the oldest, most damaged coins in existence. Almost like she found bags which were earmarked for destruction.
Thanks CBA, you've done it again :lol:
QuoteThere are over 1 million of each letter in circulation
I wonder just how many 'over'. :scratch_one-s_head:
Probably will end up just being a guesstimate. :dontknow:
Quote from: 'seedyrom' pid='117300' dateline='1541188557'I went and got five bags of $1 coins from the Commonwealth bank yesterday. Just to try my luck.
Asked the lady if she could grab news ones.
"They come pre bagged, it's random".
Yeah yeah, I thought. Surely she'll be able to see.
Nope, she managed to grab five of the oldest, most damaged coins in existence. Almost like she found bags which were earmarked for destruction.
Thanks CBA, you've done it again :lol:
Don't complain. You might get a mule. :winkextra:
Prosegur bags are the ones to get
Armagard from CBA are not
Awesome! I know quite a few banks that use Prosegur.
Can anyone tell me which banks use Prosegur?
Having arrived back in Australia on Saturday, 3/11/18 to be met with the fact of a 2019 $1 coin found in circulation and then to read that some coins were found to have an "A"< "U" or "S" and 35 emblassened upon the reverse.
What, I thought.
Anyway, out shopping the same day to secure needed food and low and behold I was able to secure 4 bags of the NEW 2018/2019 $1 coins.
Off home, opened the bags and ended up 14 full sets of the A/U/S coins. How lucky can one be.
Since then, I have secured another three or four bags of coins, ($20.00 bags), and I now have 23 full sets and can now supply a requirement to a gent in WA of six sets.
I have plenty of spare "A" and "U"s if people are short.
Please PM me if required.
I have just bought a set of these from a guy on facebook ,
I hope they have the , A , U , S , and 35 , on them .
$ 22. 00 for the 3 coins , and $ 3.00 postage ,.
they are selling on facebook for any price between $ 16 to $ 35 a set .
the $ 16.00 sets are gone as soon as they are listed .
just my luck , :shok: :scratch_one-s_head:
just went back to facebook and looked again , after I paid for them too . :shock:
plenty listed now at $ 15.00 per set , :shock:
and postage at $ 2 standard or $ 5 registered post with sig . :tease:
can somebody please give me a smack in the back of my head please . :shock: :shock: :shock:
The main thing is you will have your set Kel!
Pedro
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='117427' dateline='1541727556'...and I now have 23 full sets and can now supply a requirement to a gent in WA of six sets.
and I thank you very much for that Bruce.
Hope you had a great cruise. The wife and I were going to do the same cruise, but at a later date, but not any more.
We just got back from a short 4 day cruise to Albany though. :)
Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='117435' dateline='1541745839'just my luck , :shok: :scratch_one-s_head:
just went back to facebook and looked again , after I paid for them too . :shock:
plenty listed now at $ 15.00 per set , :shock:
and postage at $ 2 standard or $ 5 registered post with sig . :tease:
can somebody please give me a smack in the back of my head please . :shock: :shock: :shock:
That's ok Kel the oportunists sell and at least you got a set mate
I see Melbourne Mint are now putting a set of three of these coins out in a folder.
https://www.melbournemintcoins.com.au/shop/melbourne-mint-celebrating-35-years-of-the-one-dollar-coin-folder/
Priced at an eye gouging $34.95 plus $10.99 Postage
They can't even describe them properly calling them Counterstamps when they are actually Privymarks.
Mike
But Mike..........these are "specially struck" with "unique counterstamps" and a "limited mintage"................that clanking noise you heard was the bottom of the barrel being scraped......................don't you just love advertising departments!
Coins are no longer needed so we will make them now with bits of coloured paint or put the dog down the street on them or get the letter punch set out and hit a few. Instant rarities!! Now let me see is that not what happened to those bits of sticky paper you used to put on snail mail? Now that industry was a booming success! Stands to reason if that worked why not with coins.
That's called creating a bubble and as I read these forums I think collectors are getting tired of "bubbles"?
Fred.
It amuses me that Post Offices sell special stamps sets but, if you post a letter and want to use a stamp you have to specifically ask for one otherwise you get a printed label.
A Post Shop franchisee told me that they actually get a very slightly larger commission for stamps but the printed labels are more convenient for the staff.
Sooner or later these bubbles (https://www.investopedia.com/features/crashes/crashes3.asp) will burst and we will be reduced to eating our tulip bulbs (https://www.investopedia.com/features/crashes/crashes2.asp) (mint marks, counterstamps and privy marks having no nutritional value).
Quote from: 'fred lever' pid='117505' dateline='1542231016'But Mike..........these are "specially struck" with "unique counterstamps" and a "limited mintage"................that clanking noise you heard was the bottom of the barrel being scraped......................don't you just love advertising departments!
Coins are no longer needed so we will make them now with bits of coloured paint or put the dog down the street on them or get the letter punch set out and hit a few. Instant rarities!! Now let me see is that not what happened to those bits of sticky paper you used to put on snail mail? Now that industry was a booming success! Stands to reason if that worked why not with coins.
That's called creating a bubble and as I read these forums I think collectors are getting tired of "bubbles"?
Fred.
Very much so.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='117506' dateline='1542233262'It amuses me that Post Offices sell special stamps sets but, if you post a letter and want to use a stamp you have to specifically ask for one otherwise you get a printed label.
A Post Shop franchisee told me that they actually get a very slightly larger commission for stamps but the printed labels are more convenient for the staff.
Australian Post should be doing more to promote it as a hobby.
Quote from: 'fred lever' pid='117505' dateline='1542231016' Now let me see is that not what happened to those bits of sticky paper you used to put on snail mail? Now that industry was a booming success!
I gave up collecting these at the start of this year, after collecting for over 50 years.
The amount of crap they were churning out just turned me off. Unfortunately, the
RAM, and other mints, are heading the same way. I might have to go back and
collect only 20th century or earlier.
Quote from: 'kchan1111' pid='117511' dateline='1542270845'Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='117506' dateline='1542233262'It amuses me that Post Offices sell special stamps sets but, if you post a letter and want to use a stamp you have to specifically ask for one otherwise you get a printed label.
A Post Shop franchisee told me that they actually get a very slightly larger commission for stamps but the printed labels are more convenient for the staff.
Australian Post should be doing more to promote it as a hobby.
Maybe the higher commission on stamps is part of them trying to promote it. I can't imagine stamps being cheaper to print than the labels.
I got an email today saying the folder is on the way - I guess others did too?
Yes, me too. :)
Yep...got mine as well
Still waiting for mine
If the folder is produced anything like what has been dished up in the past, I wouldn't be putting coins anywhere near it! You would think that all suppliers of Packaging and folders etc would think it in THEIR interest to ensure that products of this nature are archival quality, but I still see dealers supplying the public with those soft, PVC laced plastic album pages :@
Quotebut I still see dealers supplying the public with those soft, PVC laced plastic album pages
https://eshop.ramint.gov.au/product-category.aspx?KWD=coin%20album
Looks like RAM are still supplying the PVC type as well.
So true Nevol. Surely sellers of this stuff know of its unsuitability, they must just not care!!
Has anyone actually got one of these folders yet? I haven't got mine as of 13th December.
Mike
No not yet Brismike. I'm still waiting on my email to say it's been sent. (Not to mention finding some of the little blighters!)
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='117823' dateline='1544651844'Quotebut I still see dealers supplying the public with those soft, PVC laced plastic album pages
https://eshop.ramint.gov.au/product-category.aspx?KWD=coin%20album
Looks like RAM are still supplying the PVC type as well.
Yes indeed RAM are selling this rubbish unfortunately
Quote from: 'The Basset' pid='117271' dateline='1541108777'The RAM has been trying hard for years to encourage coin collecting, but has shot itself in the foot.
Steadily and surely our RAM is ruining coin collectors' chances of completing their collections. First, there were the coloured versions of the 2015 AFL and NRL dollars, available only by ballot. Buckley's chance of getting those. Then we have the Commonwealth Games mascot coloured dollar with the GC counterstamp, released day by day in marked packets. If you were there every day you had a slim chance of getting one or two – otherwise, forget it. Next, they ran out of the AC/DC 50 cent coin. Not only that, but the frosted version exists only for the ten subscribers who got one by chance, so there's another gap in the album. Now we have three privymark one dollar coins in circulation that will be unavailable any other way because of their value to competition entrants. So, you'll never complete your collection with any of those, even in used condition. Might as well start collecting matchbox labels instead.
Well done, Minties!
Nobody will ever have a complete collection of anything however the A U S $1 coins are circulating so don't stress
Got my 3 coin folder in the mail today. It has a square shaped magnifying glass in it. It is just a press in type folder. Its ok and will be something to pass onto the grandkids one day.
mike
Quote from: 'brismike' pid='117901' dateline='1545299311'Got my 3 coin folder in the mail today. It has a square shaped magnifying glass in it. It is just a press in type folder. Its ok and will be something to pass onto the grandkids one day.
mike
I got mine today too! All I need are the coins now. Plus grand kids, and kids as well.
Looks like there is 4 different coloured folders
Received my folder as well today.
Not sure if I will use it may keep coins in 2x2's for protection.
stop complaining you mob , at least you got one .
not even a charge for postage .
saving $ 10.00 you have to be happy with that .
I'll leave this here ...
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2019-Aust-1-Dollar-Discovery-AUS-coins-UNC-in-Official-RAM-Collectors-Folder/273618877362?hash=item3fb4f4bbb2:g:85kAAOSwVRBcGzid:rk:1:pf:0
I haven't got mine yet but a family member did.
My card arrived Xmas Eve and without any email from the RAM.
Collection now complete.
If anyone is still chasing the "A"< "U" and "S" coins as a set, I have a few sets. (Some are untouched by human hand and some sets are from circulation).
Please PM me with your enquiry/requirements.
I got my folder a couple of days ago - it was post-marked on the 28th December.
I received mine too.
I have the coins ,
but still hoping to get a folder soon ,
but no word from the mint yet .
Haven't received mine either I registered on the day it was announced
Quote from: 'runway' pid='118140' dateline='1546598020'Haven't received mine either I registered on the day it was announced
Me too! Sounds like first in, last out. Don't think I'll be putting coins in them though.
only 50000 issued , some have to miss out , maybe we are the ones ,
my claim went in a lot later then yours runway , so if you have not got yours ,
what are my chances of getting one .
How many active collectors, or even new collectors, are there that will have gone and registered?
Considering they are one per unique email, I don't know that they will all be quickly accounted for.
I didn't register until mid December and I still received a folder.
I didn't register, as I hadn't found any coins, and thought it was unlikely that I would.
I'll likely end up just buying a set from Wynyard Coins ($20).
It's a shame many genuine people haven't receiver their folders yet but on greedBay the sharks have heaps asking outrages prices that was something for free
Anyone received an email today? The winners are supposed to receive an email/phone call sometime today.
no , not me yet .???
Yes, tells me...
"Today is the day coin seekers! Winners of both the major prize and minor prizes will be drawn today; Tuesday 30 April 2019."
"....we will reveal all soon. We know you're really excited and we appreciate your patience."
I am so excited I am going to bed.
:laugh2: ..... too good Jeff!
Congratulations to the winners:
Joseph Whyte, Waramanga
ACT
Scott Miles, Adelaide
SA
Enza Auciello, Sylvania
NSW
Shane McGee, Launceston
TAS
Gary Renkin, Alice Springs
NT
Pauline Lippold, Rockbank
VIC
Phuong Nguyen, Marsden
QLD
Shirley Stratton, Perth
WA
Minor winners:
https://dollardiscovery.com.au/MinorPrizeWinners.pdf
Any members get lucky?
yes, about page 302135782, I win a Money Box.
YES!
No winnings for me, but 2 people in our suburb won prizes.
Congratulations Bruce
Nothing for me or my wife.
they could have put a search engine, or list surnames alphabetically,
I gave up after a few pages.
Quote from: 'interest' pid='119378' dateline='1557838653'they could have put a search engine, or list surnames alphabetically,
I gave up after a few pages.
Use "Ctrl F" to search.
why worry about it , if you won anything ,
they will get in touch or just send it to you no problems .
good luck to us all
Ctrl + F will bring up a search bar
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='119380' dateline='1557870598'Quote from: 'interest' pid='119378' dateline='1557838653'they could have put a search engine, or list surnames alphabetically,
I gave up after a few pages.
Use "Ctrl F" to search.
Thanks, works a treat.
Didn't win a piggy bank,
It was better not knowing LOL
Quote from: 'interest' pid='119384' dateline='1557887266'Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='119380' dateline='1557870598'Quote from: 'interest' pid='119378' dateline='1557838653'they could have put a search engine, or list surnames alphabetically,
I gave up after a few pages.
Use "Ctrl F" to search.
Thanks, works a treat.
Didn't win a piggy bank,
It was better not knowing LOL
use Ctrl F to search yes ok ,
but from where do I start ?
from this forum or from Google ???
Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='119388' dateline='1557901668'Quote from: 'interest' pid='119384' dateline='1557887266'Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='119380' dateline='1557870598'Quote from: 'interest' pid='119378' dateline='1557838653'they could have put a search engine, or list surnames alphabetically,
I gave up after a few pages.
Use "Ctrl F" to search.
Thanks, works a treat.
Didn't win a piggy bank,
It was better not knowing LOL
use Ctrl F to search yes ok ,
but from where do I start ?
from this forum or from Google ???
Kel, click on the link so you can go to the list of winners, then press Ctrl and F to bring up the search box.
Type in your name to find it.
thanks Steve , will do .
sorry not me , maybe next time .
Interesting how the NT major prize winner also won the 2nd and 3rd prizes too
Just sorting out what I have noodled;
•10 x 'A'
•5 x 'U'
•7 x 'S'
That suggests they are reasonably evenly distributed; at least in this area.
I have four folders so want to make up sets accordingly. Only managed to get one really good set. Plenty of clean, bright ones with a good strike but let down by the scratches and gouges. Oh well, keep trying I guess or just accept some lesser condition for subsequent sets.
today I got
4 x A ==
1 x S ==
1 x u == ,
so I am happy with that .
Don't forget to look for the cud on the U coin
This was posted on the forum back in December:
post #351
https://www.australian-coins.net/showthread.php?tid=5213&page=36
Ooh, didn't know about that. Must go and have another look at them.
Thanks Jenny.