Ratbag and Rascal Roadshow VIC, TAS and NSW

[jens coins]

The Royal Australian Mint is hitting the road and bringing the minting experience to towns and cities around Australia on the 2018 Rascals & Ratbags Roadshow.
The first stage of the tour will visit Melbourne, Port Arthur, Hobart, Launceston and Devonport throughout May.
The Mobile Mint Team will be setting up pop-up shops where you can strike an 'Australia' counterstamp onto a Rascals & Ratbags $1 coin, swap coins or cash for freshly minted and special circulating coins, plus browse new products from the Mint.
Rascals & Ratbags is a yearlong theme at the Mint and acknowledges the contributions of Australia's convicts to our history, heritage and folklore. Some were rascals, others ratbags, but each had their own special stories.

[jens coins]

Dates and Locations:
Melbourne
Friday 18 May 2018
The Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne
8.00 am – 6.00pm
Port Arthur
Monday 21 May 2018      
Visitor Centre, Port Arthur Historical Site
9.00 am – 4.00pm
Hobart
Tuesday 22 May
Elizabeth Street Mall, Hobart
10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Launceston
Wednesday 23 May, 2018
Quadrant Mall, Launceston
9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Devonport
Thursday 24 May, 2018
Rooke Street Mall, Devonport
9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Available at the Roadshow:
2018 $2 Circulating Coin Swap 5pk – Eternal Flame ($10)
2018 $1 Circulating Coin Swap 10pk – 100 Years of Anzac ($10)
2018 Standard Circulating coin sachets by denomination
Please note: Coin swap products are limited to 3 per person per line-up.

17/05/2018
Noticeboard
The Mint will be travelling to Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Parramatta and Wollongong during the second leg of the 2018 Road show. This year's Roadshow showcases the 2018 Ratbags and Rascals: Australia's Convict Era Collection.
Our Minties will be stopping in Wagga Wagga on 19 June, Dubbo 21 June, Parramatta 23 June Sydney 25 June and Wollongong on 27 June.
Our team are excited to bring you the opportunity to trade for the latest products, get fresh change and stamp a special coin.
For more information on roadshow locations please contact the Royal Australian Mint Contact Centre on 1300 652 020 or email sales@ramint.gov.au.

[jens coins]

Coin Swaps
The following coin swaps will be available while stocks last.
2018 Standard Circulating Coin Swaps

• 2018 $2 Standard Circulating Coin Sachet (25pk) $50
• 2018 $1 Standard Circulating Coin Sachet (20pk) $20
• 2018 50c Standard Circulating Coin Sachet (20pk) $10

Available as a $10 pack (not available individually)

• 2018 20c Standard Circulating Coin Sachet (20pk)
• 2018 10c Standard Circulating Coin Sachet (40pk)
• 2018 5c Standard Circulating Coin Sachet (40pk)

 
 
 

[jens coins]

2018 $1 Circulating Coin – 100 Years of Anzac
The Royal Australian Mint's Official Anzac Centenary Coin Program has been an overarching theme for the Mint during the 2014-2018 commemorative period. In 2018 the Mint releases the final coin in the four year series.


Name           2018 $1 Circulating Coin – 100 Years of ANZAC      
Metal           Aluminium Bronze (same as current $1 and $2 coins)                      
Finish          Circulating
Mintage       N/A
Price            Face value - $1 – Available only in $10 sachets
 
 


2018 $2 Coloured Circulating Lest We Forget Coin Swap 5PK
This striking and evocative design is inspired by the eternal flame at the Australian War Memorial. Suspended above the Pool of Reflection, the flame is a symbol of remembrance and sacrifice.


Name            2018 $2 Lest We Forget Circulated Coin Swap 5PK
Metal            Aluminium Bronze (same as current $1 and $2 coins)                      
Finish           Circulated
Mintage        Unlimited
Price             $10
 2018 $2 Lest We Forget Coloured Circ_REV

 

Counterstamp Product

2018 $1 'Australia' Counterstamp Uncirculated Coin – Rascals & Ratbags: Australia's Convict Era
An artistic depiction of a tree with a canopy representing Australia, and the convict symbols of the Broad Arrow and chains at its roots.


Name          2018 $1 'Australia' Counterstamp Uncirculated Coin  – Rascals & Ratbags: Australia's Convict Era
Metal           Aluminium Bronze (same as current $1 and $2 coins)                      
Finish          Uncirculated
Mintage       Unlimited
Price            $10
 2018 $1 Uncirculated 'Australia' Counterstamp Rascals & Ratbags_CARD_PACKAGING 2018 $1 'AUST' Counterstamp Rascals+Ratbags UNC_REV

[Fulvio]

So, how'd everybody do?

I rode in and after TONS of bullshit ended up with 30kg in my saddlebags, cramps in both thighs and a hard uphill slog with a flat battery. But at least I didn't get wet so I guess that was a win.

I know Goldy was there early. Anybody else?

Oh, and I might get to pick up any Tassie leftovers next week when they head home. Stay tooned for that.

[jens coins]

We were there and picked up a few coins as well.

Had a lovely cuppa with Bruce and his lovely wife Jane.

Also seen another member as well.

[Goldseeker]

Federation Square Setup 18 May 2018:

I got to the Square at around 0700 hours and found one gent already there but no tent.   By around 0730, the tent was up and that gent who was first can be seen seated in front of the tent.   Things started slow as they had to "tune up" the portable press and then we were informed that they didn't have 2018 100 Years Of ANZAC coins which didn't help the mood of the folks in the lineup.   After paying for my coins etc they did eventually find the bags of the 2018 ANZAC coins so I was able to get my fill.   The line was not very long at all.   Three behind the counter serving and one on the press.   Went quite well with one lady having to line up 21 times to get her coins as well as other peoples coins.   I trust that she got all she had to get.   I offered to help but she stated she had all day so that was that.   A few regulars were there but not many.   I met up with Jens Coins, (Jenny), and hubby, (Michael) and Peter Andrews arrived 0on the scene.   A little elderly lady turned up who I see at all the shows and Victor, another gent who I see regularly at the shows.  Slightly damp as we had drizzle first up but then it cleared to a fine, overcast day.   I departed the scene around 1100 hours with Jenny and Michael and my wife for a coffee/tea.   Wife and eventually departed around 1330 for home.

[Nevol]

30kg in my saddlebags

Holy Moly, what did you buy? Was it all RAM product?

Or did you already have 29KG in them when you left home?

[Fulvio]

Holy Moly, what did you buy? Was it all RAM product?

Yup. All eight of the baggies, and nothing else. They're currently sitting in mushroom tubs, awaiting sealing in chip packets, as I had a conference to attend in Ballarat and only just got home.

I did do some experimenting with one set before I left though:

All the bags have been 'rolled', as per my standard practice. I put one of each of the six rolls (ANZAC and coloured not being part of the year set) into a 100g Twisties bag and tried the Aldi vacuum sealer. Total failure as it can't pull a vacuum with flat (non-ribbed) bags. Then I added a facewasher into the mix and tried again. It worked, but the sealing came too early (it would be nice if you could control the vacuum time). Third try, and I discovered if you pulse the vacuum in short bursts, you can get all the air out before letting it seal. Looked good... until a couple of days later when it became obvious there was a tiny pinhole in the weld.

So, the plan now is to cut up some calico sacks, which have an open enough weave to let the air out, and this time put a second seal in using our non-vacuum sealer. That should hopefully hold and I can process the lot.

I still wish I had clear bags, but I've yet to find any with the multi layers needed to keep all the nasties out.

[jens coins]

Just a reminder to NSW that the Ratbag and Rascal Roadshow will be starting off tomorrow in Wagga Wagga.
Wagga Wagga
Tuesday 19 June
9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Sturt Mall, Wagga Wagga.

Dubbo
Thursday 21 June
8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Band Rotunda, Church Street, Dubbo

Parramatta
Saturday 23 June
9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Centenary Square, Parramatta.

Sydney
Monday 25 June
7.00 am -7.00 pm
Martin Place, Sydney.

Wollongong
Wednesday 27 June
9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Crown Street Mall, Wollongong

Available at the Roadshow:
2018 $2 Circulating Coin Swap 5pk – Eternal Flame ($10)
2018 $1 Circulating Coin Swap 10pk – 100 Years of Anzac ($10)
2018 Standard Circulating coin sachets by denomination

Please note: Coin swap products are limited to 3 per person per line-up.

[kchan1111]

Are the limits 3 per denomination, or 3 in total?

If it's 3 in total there will be a lot of lining up.

[jens coins]

In Melbourne you could get:
3 x $2 2018 Lest We Forget = $30.00
3 x $1 2018 100 Years Anzacs = $30.00
3 x $2 2018 Elder @ $50 bag = $150.00
3 x $1 2018 MOR @ $20 bag = $60.00
3 x 50c COA @ $10 = $30.00
3 x 20c, 3 x 10c & 3 x 5c @ $10.00 = $30.00
Total $330.00 per line up

Unlimited $1 "Map" counterstamp Ratbag and Rascal coin @ $10.00 each.

[runway]

In Melbourne you could get:
3 x $2 2018 Lest We Forget = $30.00
3 x $1 2018 100 Years Anzacs = $30.00
3 x $2 2018 Elder @ $50 bag = $150.00
3 x $1 2018 MOR @ $20 bag = $60.00
3 x 50c COA @ $10 = $30.00
3 x 20c, 3 x 10c & 3 x 5c @ $10.00 = $30.00
Total $330.00 per line up

Unlimited $1 "Map" counterstamp Ratbag and Rascal coin @ $10.00 each.

I'm all for these face value swap coins  :winkextra:

[Mister T]

Is the plan that it will go to more states or has nothing been said yet?

[runway]

Is the plan that it will go to more states or has nothing been said yet?

RAM will be doing all states