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Royal Australian Mint announces the release of the new holographic $1 coin.



They will be available in the proof sets. I wonder if they'll hit circulation with the standard $1 coins.

eozarth alerted me to this

Comments

[oceansedge.livejournal.com]

Ooooooo pretties!! Much cooler than our silly Loonies and Twonies

[fledchen.livejournal.com]

Much prettier than the lame coins we have here in the US.

[eozarth.livejournal.com]

I highly doubt it.. I think it's just so you pay some outlandish amount for a limited edition set with that included. That being said, I wish I could afford it XD

[sporklord.livejournal.com]

Oh, I do so hope it hits circulation. Mostly because there would finally be money crazier than the neon pinks and blues that show up in Europe. Plus... shiny.

[copperwolf.livejournal.com]

Pretty! I hope it goes into circulation. I hope my country gets similar things, too, though that's probably a long way off.

New coin

[ursuscal.livejournal.com]

That is breathtaking!!! Heh, and here we sit, with our moron Governor trying to decide between a tree and a Southern California beach scene for the California Quarter. Ugh.

Re: New coin

[dewhitton.livejournal.com]

My immediate thought is to go for a sequoia. They are at least a West Coast thing. You want a beach scene, buy a tea towel.

[hopeforyou.livejournal.com]

Want.one.

[avenginglioness.livejournal.com]

*grabbity grabs* me wants!

[arcturax.livejournal.com]

If you find out how much it costs, let me know, I might send some money for you to get one and ship it here. I have a coin collecting friend who would be very surprised with one of these for his birthday :)

[dewhitton.livejournal.com]

If you go to http://mintissue.ramint.gov.au/mintissue/product.asp?code=801401 you'll see they are AU$80 for the set, or AU$72 is you buy from off shore.

Right now AU$80 = US$59.80 http://www.rubicon.com/passport/currency/currency.html

[arcturax.livejournal.com]

Ahh, that's a bit pricy :P

Maybe when I get a job again :)

At least I'll be able to order them from here.

National icons

[ursuscal.livejournal.com]

I've always been curious: how many Australians have actually *seen* a kangaroo (other than in a zoo)? I mean, much of the world thinks Americans all ride horses and surf, and have seen buffalo on a regular basis. The world also seems to think that every Australian vacations or lives in the outback. Nope. Of course, I have done all of those save visiting Australia (came close to a paid business trip to Queensland once), but what can I say?

BTW, other than "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," one of my favorite Australian movies is "Walkabout." Marvelous scenery of both Sydney and some of the outback. Ever see it?

Re: National icons

[dewhitton.livejournal.com]

80% of us live in urban areas. I doubt many Aussies have seen a 'roo outside a zoo. Most of us go on holidays at the beach, barrier reef or overseas. The Interior is always the dream destination that is never reached.

"Walkabout" was required reading in English and the teacher showed us the movie in class.

If you want to see more of The Outback, look for "Ricky And Pete" which will make you laugh, and "Rabbit Proof Fence" which will make you angry.

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, *pretty*!