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November is always one of the most exciting months at the Royal Australian Mint as we release many of our 2009 products. We are pleased to announce that our 2009 year sets celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). Through this set, we hope to highlight 400 years of astronomical discoveries from Galileo’s first use of the telescope to todays scientific discoveries of our universe and beyond. Coin designer Caitlin Goodall has created two unique designs that perfectly reflect the initiatives of the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO. One of the Royal Australian Mint’s most internationally recognisable and sought after coins – the Kangaroo at Sunset – makes it’s eagerly awaited 2009 appearance and will demand plenty of attention. Australia’s favourite koala Blinky Bill is our new mascot for the 2009 Baby Sets. Sure to be popular with parents of potential 09 arrivals and those coin collectors wishing to add to their ongoing collections. |
With new packaging designs the Wedding Set will create plenty of interest from those planning their nuptials in 2009 and the collector interested in Gem uncirculated coin finishes. The first two coins in our Masterpieces in Silver Flying Through Time – Aviation series are now ready to soar. This collection features some of Australia’s historic and current passenger aeroplanes with further releases due in 2009 and 2010. A limited six coin case is now available that will perfectly house this collection and will long be admired by generations to come. In this issue we also showcase the 2009 Lunar Coins – Year of the Ox, the latest Polar $5 silver proof Antarctic Explorers coin and all of the latest 2008 releases including the Ken Done Kangaroo coin designs. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful and safe holiday season and New Year. Happy collecting Janine Murphy |
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