2016--50th anniversary of decimal currency

[Redlock]

2016 seems to become a very interesting year for circulation coinage in Australia.

The RAM just annouced this

Mint makes decimal currency history with the flip of a coin

http://www.ramint.gov.au/media/press-releases/2016/20160211.cfm

Anyone already ordered the 50 Cent pack?

[Humpybong]

Yes it is...I already have a full uncirculated set of these coins.

Just waiting on the circulating coins to be released.  The 50cent coin will be the first.

[Basil]

Yeah,waiting on 2 sets to be delivered,don't expect to get rich but a memento thing.

[GregK]

Have seen the "normal" 2016 50 cent COA and $1 MOR in change.  I asked the mint and the reply is that both the 50th and normal will be in circulation, but numbers unknown at this time. Also have received a couple of the 2015 Anzac $1s in change.

[Triggersmob]

I have found 2 of the 50th anniversary 50 cents in circulation.

[Redlock]

I have found 2 of the 50th anniversary 50 cents in circulation.

[Triggersmob]

I should clarify, that when I say "I", I mean they have been found, but usually by friends of mine, who then hand them over to me.
Got given another one today.

[AnotherKnight]

It's not fair, I've still got months to go before they show up here so why is it that they're showing up there earlier than usual

[Redlock]

I should clarify, that when I say "I", I mean they have been found, but usually by friends of mine, who then hand them over to me.

I am also helped by family and sometimes a friend (who has access to a cash register in a small business). And the result is still very meager this year. 

[Triggersmob]

I should clarify, that when I say "I", I mean they have been found, but usually by friends of mine, who then hand them over to me.

I am also helped by family and sometimes a friend (who has access to a cash register in a small business). And the result is still very meager this year. 

I feel sorry for you Ralf. You have to collect 5 mints for every denomination. It's a big job.

[trout]

I have gone a bit overboard with these changeover coins this year because I like the designs and it is the first time Ever that every denomination is a commemorative 
I have 2 sets of rolls, 5 mint sets, the proof set and a multitude of Mint "Baggies"
This is also the first time that RAM has made every denomination available in the $10 baggies But with all the delays in RAM's shipping system this year I fear that the "Baggies" will be axed in future.

[Triggersmob]

I ordered 3 bags of $2 coins over a week ago. One bag at a time with $10 postage each and none have been shipped yet. There was stock available when I ordered them. I sent an email asking when they would be shipped, but no response yet. I also need to order another bag, but they are temporarily out of stock at the moment. I'm trying to make up 20 sets so I need these $2 coins.
 

[trout]

I have 9 different orders that have yet to be shipped from RAM yet and the customer service has been abysmal.
With the $2 coins you would be better off getting a roll of them, At about the same cost as 5x baggies with $50 postage and you won't have to wait for RAM to finally send them and the coins should be in better condition as well.

[Humpybong]

Isn't that why they are called...RAM...Royal Australain Muckups

 

[Triggersmob]

I have 9 different orders that have yet to be shipped from RAM yet and the customer service has been abysmal.
With the $2 coins you would be better off getting a roll of them, At about the same cost as 5x baggies with $50 postage and you won't have to wait for RAM to finally send them and the coins should be in better condition as well.

I did think about it, but I was stretching the budget to get 4 bags. I had to sell off some of my banknotes.

[trout]

Has anyone else noticed that the coins in the little "baggies" from RAM seem to be of a higher quality than the coins that they used for the annual Mint sets ?

[Triggersmob]

I don't buy the mint sets, but from what I have seen of the coins in the "baggies", they are not that flash.
I have bought at least 20 of each coin and am struggling to find a descent one for my collection of each denomination.

[Redlock]

I don't buy the mint sets, but from what I have seen of the coins in the "baggies", they are not that flash.
I have bought at least 20 of each coin and am struggling to find a descent one for my collection of each denomination.

Is it that bad? 

[Triggersmob]

Yes, there are lots of clear fields on the coins, so plenty of places to cop knocks.