New coins issued for 2022 World Cup

Fishing · July 06, 2022, 12:00:01 PM

Today I received a letter from the CEO from the Royal Australian Mint. It was in reply to an email I sent to Anthony Albanese suggesting a coin be issued by the RAM to celebrate our Socceroos' making the 2022 football world cup in Qatar.

He forwarded it to the Department of Treasury who sent it to the RAM. The CEO then replied to me saying.....

"We're pleased to say that the Mint hasn't missed this wonderful opportunity to celebrate Australia's Socceroos'. While details of the program are currently under embargo, we'd encourage you to keep an eye on the Mint's social media channels for an exciting announcement which will be made in July."

Looks like we will be getting a new set of coins soon. :yahoo:

jens coins · July 06, 2022, 12:28:48 PM

In the currency determination 10th March 2022 it had the following for a $2 coin.

A design consisting of:
(a) a central circle containing a stylised representation of the Football Australia logo; and
(b) in the background, a stylised pattern representing the design on a soccer ball; and
(c) overlaying the background, 3 stylised green ribbons encircling and partially obscured by the central circle, also representing the Football Australia logo; and
(d) the following:
(i) "SOCCEROOS"; and
(ii) "1922-2022".

gweidion · July 06, 2022, 02:01:14 PM

Not a collector of sports based coins, particularly non circulating ones, but I'll be interested to see what it looks like.

jens coins · July 06, 2022, 02:06:20 PM

I was hoping it would be a Woolworths circulating coin

gweidion · July 06, 2022, 02:28:42 PM

And speaking of Woolies, saw a crazy price for a Mr Squiggle set on eBag the other day. Someone paid $71 plus postage. As much as I loved Mr Squiggle and Miss Pat, what the? That means at least two people were desperate to get one.

Fishing · July 06, 2022, 02:38:02 PM

Hope they are easier to catch from the pond than bee coins. :-/

Fishing · September 12, 2022, 10:35:08 PM

Just noticed them for sale already on e-bay for $134.95 for a mint bag of 25 coins.
Thats one hell of a profit. :@

gweidion · September 13, 2022, 10:13:09 AM

Quote from: 'Fishing' pid='126970' dateline='1662987908'Just noticed them for sale already on e-bay for $134.95 for a mint bag of 25 coins.
Thats one hell of a profit. :@

Which ones, the bees or Mr Squiggle? Either way, not bad if you got them for $50 from the bank.

jens coins · September 13, 2022, 12:14:01 PM

The $2 Socceroo's coins.
Listing has ended. Sold 12 bags.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/354274675686?hash=item527c6a8be6:g:ftMAAOSw2BNjHwYY&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsBXuX8DfdeiR9Ot1%2FHRIdjloXQ%2BKZiK0wko7tcjVLBNdzXtfE3L7iC5lz5UMpTBv%2FPCHYdHU440gjwqPaTYWIkzC13nlMP%2FPi78lMsPEZH%2B5DjkRT1ZezK%2BT6nQEzDGb%2FLY7Ic4msjXyXCXg5wYiUmEUgIbAU1JlxyoMPntsA%2FW%2BM47NOtYR9QLdIC8M%2FT3%2FbVqgyP71ns5vWRc%2B9dg7Ri03SwaBCjDGclGQd5aTLVGe%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4bewsvmYA

Also single coins for $9.99 each from different seller.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2022-2-LIMITED-EDITION-SOCCEROOS-CENTENARY-2-Coin-UNC-/185578073658?hash=item2b3550ae3a%3Ag%3APUsAAOSwMc9jH7Ra&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOSQm4QHLy69Vs61Ni5cpCbp3wLCli%2F6QOMwXAaa%2FDUSaTFuv%2FPeyYaxXnkWIXgiX1g7enT%2FfgYWAcP%2Bwi1c4PjHOMgNn1CA1FXaCPhqI80j5lt27nxokX3MFAmsflRCK8rfLQm9EImTHmliw8lCwTa5Udjd4bmYaPPPz7kVkbMj7jgN4qt2CSy31WYB8tnevajLXMAWjX72flQib4Wna0s%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4bewsvmYA&nma=true&si=P232oeMA3vTqIXxi0g%252FBury08Qw%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Fishing · September 13, 2022, 06:58:13 PM

I know where I will be first thing tomorrow morning. :yahoo:

Fishing · September 14, 2022, 07:35:35 AM

None of the Woolies I went to this morning had them. :huh:

brismike · September 14, 2022, 01:34:03 PM

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

brismike · September 14, 2022, 02:40:50 PM

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

brismike · September 14, 2022, 03:21:07 PM

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

Pedro · September 14, 2022, 03:33:06 PM

Quote from: 'brismike' pid='127002' dateline='1663132250'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

Jackpot! Well done Mike. :ok:

Doesn't seem to have been much fanfare with these coins which is a little unusual.

Pedro