2014 $1 100 Years of ANZAC – The Spirit Lives circulating coin

[robbiegal]

sorry if their is already a thread about this;

The Royal Australian Mint is currently preparing for the announcement of the Anzac Centenary collectable coin program; we expect to have more information about our coin releases for this important historical and commemorative period in the near future.

To tide you over until that time, we would like to provide you with details of today's launch of the new 2014 $1 100 Years of ANZAC – The Spirit Lives circulating coin. This coin was unveiled by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, The Hon. Steve Ciobo at Parliament House today.

The coin features the Anzac Centenary logo including the image of an Australian Digger. The coin is rimmed with a motif reflecting the sun's rays as captured on the Australian Army's Rising Sun badge. This circulating coin has been produced with the approval of the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
This coin will be entering general circulation around Australia from today, and will be distributed through banks and retailers. This coin is not available for purchase and is not available in uncirculated or proof finish. As a circulating coin, the 2014 $1 100 Years of ANZAC coin is not a part of the Royal Australian Mint's commemorative coin program.

The Mint will be producing a large number of these coins, approximately one for every person in the country. While it may take some time for the circulation to reach everyone, it is hoped that all Australians will have held one of these coins in the near future.

We believe this circulating coin release is a great way to engage all Australians in the Centenary of Anzac commemorations and assist in the story-telling of this history.

We are all very excited for the ANZAC coin program and the coins that we will be making to honour this event over the next four years.
http://www.ramint.gov.au/media/press-releases/2014/downloads/2014%20$1%20100%20Years%20of%20ANZAC%20CIRC_REV.jpg

[Goldseeker]

I like the design of the coin and everything about being a returned serviceman myself however, I am puzzled as to how/why/where I will be able to secure some of these in UNC condition.

A leading dealer here in Melbourne informed me today that they are confirmed to receive a quantity of these coins BUT they will be PNC's and not as UNC circulating coins.

If anyone has the know how as how one can secure a quantity of these new release coins in UNC condition, I would like to know.

[Fulvio]

If anyone has the know how as how one can secure a quantity of these new release coins in UNC condition, I would like to know.

The usual deal... Armaguard sacks, and take your chances with bagmarks.

[Pedro]

The RAM is just trying to mess with you Goldie!

Pedro

[runway]

These coins will be available in unc in various forms of packaging that's for sure

[duggee27]

not to offend but i do not like it
the image of aussie digger is waaay too small for coin size and be lost amongst all the text which most people will not even read ...
the image has a more lasting effect and simplicity of design

[purplepennyhunter]

These coins will be available in unc in various forms of packaging that's for sure

I believe they have pretty much said not.

[Ozcoins]

These coins will be available in unc in various forms of packaging that's for sure

I believe they have pretty much said not.

'This coin is not available for purchase and is not available in uncirculated or proof finish.'

I don't think they could have said it any clearer.

[trout]

I await the eBay "Frenzy" on these coins :-/:whistle2:

[runway]

RAM and AP will have these in PNC form no doubt
What RAM says and does is 2 different things we all know that

[Mister T]

not to offend but i do not like it
the image of aussie digger is waaay too small for coin size and be lost amongst all the text which most people will not even read ...
the image has a more lasting effect and simplicity of design

Yeah I don't think it's a great design either.

[trout]

Has anyone found one of these yet ?

[Australian coin]

noooo wait another 2 weeks
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/a-coin-to-celebrate-the-centenary-of-anzac-has-been-unveiled/story-fni0cx4q-1226826236560

[Fulvio]

noooo wait another 2 weeks

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/a-coin-to-celebrate-the-centenary-of-anzac-has-been-unveiled/story-fni0cx4q-1226826236560

Another 2 weeks?

And I like this comment:

Garry Feb 13, 2014
Why celebrate the 99th anniversary of Anzac? Is it so hard to consult the AWM to see that the acronym "ANZAC"was first used in 1915. Is the numpty who thought that a 1914 "Anzac" coin centenary coin is appropriate Australian or another useless import.

Kind of reminiscent of the whole millennium BS happening a year early, innit?

[runway]

Twenty-three million of the coins will go into circulation