Quote from: 'seedyrom' pid='127470' dateline='1670352442'So on Dec 1, bought the proof, uncirc set and 3 x smith family coins ... only to get the email about them fulfilling my mail order, 3 weeks after I sent it in.
I also bought 3 x smith family coins from a secondary seller,  when all of this was going to hell.

So I've made hundreds of dollars of unnecessary purchases due to the RAM's handling of this process.

Though it's odd. So much fuss about a coin with a mintage of 60,000 ... but as an example, the Smith family coin has a mintage of 20,000 but has no love. And I've got 9 of the damn things.

Seedy, if you want to offload a Smith coin I would gladly take one off your hands. I couldn't get one anywhere.

Let me know - Mike

About 2 weeks ago I picked up a 2022 mor in change somewhere.

Mike

Quote from: 'spraggdean23' pid='127219' dateline='1666523867'There is no plastic part. Just the four coins in coin capsules.

Edited - Apologies, you are talking about the Silver Set, I thought you were talking about the standard sets.

Cheers - Mike

I exchanged like for like. They were all £20's.

Mike

You just slide out the plastic part of the set and pop the coins out.

Mike

I exchanged £480 in paper UK 20 pound notes in the Post Office at Crossgates in Leeds on 10/10/2022 for new polymer notes. No problem at all.

Mike

I think these 2023 Set coins will still have Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. No mention has been made of a change to King Charles III yet.

Mike

If you click on the Woolworths link I posted above and then click on the Terms and Conditions link have a look at item 19 ...

This is it

19. If the 2022 Socceroos Centenary $2 coins are unavailable for any reason, Woolworths may
suspend, terminate or extend the promotion. 2022 Socceroos Centenary $2 coins may not,
without the prior consent of the promoter, be resold or offered for resale at a premium (including
via online auction sites) or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes
(including competitions and trade promotions) or to enhance the demand for other goods or
services. If any 2022 Socceroos Centenary $2 coins are sold or used in breach of this condition,
Woolworths may, at its absolute discretion, withdraw the 2022 Socceroos Centenary $2 coins.
Following any withdrawal in accordance with this clause, no refund, substitute or compensation
will be offered.

So they are not to be sold on Ebay apparently.  - Mike

Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='127005' dateline='1663150494'I agree - when do the mint sets come out - November or December? But yes no doubt they'll sell them, otherwise they won't have any 2023 sets to sell for a while.

Usually mid November is when they are mentioned and released shortly after. Then they mention the Baby Sets in mid January for a February release.

Mike

Interesting FAQ page on the Woolworths website ,,,,,

2022 Socceroos Team Coin Collection - FAQs
Q: Why is Woolworths distributing these coins – doesn't it have to come through banks?
A: This coin program is a custom minting program produced by the Royal Australian Mint in
partnership with Woolworths, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Socceroos Team, and
they will be releasing these coins through the registers at Woolworths Supermarkets.

Q: I would like to lodge a complaint/feedback about the entire program. How do I do this?
A: You can email info@ramint.gov.au with your feedback and it will be passed onto the
appropriate areas in the Royal Australian Mint or Woolworths.

Q: The product is already being sold on eBay at ridiculous prices.
A: We are making every effort to investigate this matter.

Q: When can I collect the $2 Coin?
A: From 14th September 2022 Woolworths Supermarkets will be releasing the Socceroos Team
$2 coin into the cash registers.

Q: Are these coins real currency or just a collector item?
A: Yes, the Socceroos Team coins are a legal tender as they have been minted by the Royal
Australian Mint. These coins are real currency and can be used for purchases everywhere
Australian coins are accepted.

Q. How much do I need to spend to get a coin?
A: There is no minimum spend, however change of $2.00 or more is required to be given as
change to the customer. The $2 coins are limited to two coins per transaction.

Q. Will I definitely receive the $2 coin if I make a purchase at Woolworths?
A: All coins are distributed by chance.

Q: Why is there no album to purchase as per previous coin collections and why is the
Socceroos Team $2 Coins a limited edition?
A: The Royal Australian Mint has minted only a limited number of these coins. The Socceroos
Team $2 coins are available only while stocks last. Woolworths are unable to order more. To
allow all our customers the chance to collect the coins we have limited the $2 coins to 5 per
transaction.

Q: Can I swap notes or coins for the $2 Socceroos Team Coin I need to complete my set?
A: No, the coins are handed out as change only and by chance. You cannot swap notes for
coins.

Q. Is the Royal Australian Mint producing rolled coins? I have seen them on eBay.
A: The rolled coin is not an authorised product from the Royal Australian Mint and we are
currently investigating this issue. We recommend being cautious if buying this product.

Q. Where can I find more information about the Socceroos Team coins?
A: Visit www.woolworths.com.au/socceroos-coin

The part I have bolded is interesting .. Cheers Mike

I just went back to one of the Woolies near me on the off chance they might have got them in. And a really nice young girl just swapped 10 of them for me from a $20 note. No purchase required. You gotta win sometime.    :yahoo:  But Shhhhhh that never happened.  :blush:

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces339932.html

Mike

I have snagged about 3 of them from Armaguard coin rolls on the Gold Coast about 2 weeks ago.

Mike

I would think, but I could be wrong, that the RAM has already manufactured the 2023 Proof and Uncirculated sets. You would think that they would have QE II's portrait on them.

It isn't just the coins either, it is all the packaging etc. So will they issue them as is, or will they scrap them and re-do them with KC III's portrait?

My bet is they will issue them as is with QE II on them and they will get snapped up like hot cakes.

Mike

Apparently the 2022 5cents are out now. I haven't seen one myself but a member on Numista asked me to add the year line because they had got one out of circ.

Mike

I went to 2 different Woolies, none of them had them.