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« on: February 21, 2008, 07:06:31 PM » |
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I just found this article, on the RAM site, about the unveiling of the design for the new Scouting $1 coin. Hopefully it shouldn't be too long before we can acquire some.
Scouts Coin Launch
21st February 2008
On Friday 22 February 2008, the Royal Australian Mint will unveil the coin design for the new commemorative $1 coin, which celebrates the Centenary of Scouts Australia.
We invite all members of the public to join us on the lawns across from the Mint from 12:30pm – 1:00pm.
The Hon Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law will be joined by the Hon Sir William Deane AC KBE, National President of Scouts Australia and Mr John Ravenhall AM, Chief Commissioner Australia, Scouts Australia in officially launching the new coin design.
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2008, 07:58:00 PM » |
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Looking forward to seeing the design! Don't guess there will be much chance of a Roo in a scout uniform? You ought to be thankful I am NOT designing your coins for you!!! A Koala would be cute too!
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2008, 09:09:07 PM » |
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Terry, this is the best I could do. His name is Hairball.  Our local Joey group (6 -8 years old) designed this about 12 years ago , when my Daughter was a member and my Wife was a Joey Leader. It has since become adopted my all Joey Scout. Feel free to color it in LOL
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2008, 05:19:28 PM » |
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Love it Steve! Looks like he's practising to be a pilot  regards, |
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2008, 06:37:21 PM » |
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Here is a picture of the 2008 Centenary of scouting $1 coin that was released today for circulation:  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2008, 07:48:10 PM » |
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I went to the official launch today and got 3 Scout $1 coins. They do look great "in the flesh".
While I was there I also bought twoo Scout PNCs. They have the 50 cent piece in them. The design is very similar to the $1 coin. I asked the designer Caitlin Goodall to autograph them for me. For good measure I asked the former Governer-General Sir William Deane to sign one to. He has had a long involvement with the scouting movement.
The circulating coin will be released some time in April. There will will be RAM rolls.
P.S. Caitlin also signed a peace-keeping dollar for me, which she also designed.
P.P.S What a lovely person... young, unassuming, attractive and obviously quite talented.
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2008, 07:49:55 PM » |
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While on the subject of the Scout $1, some of you may also wish to consider the Scout $5 proof. They're a bit pricey at $65, but there will only be 5000 minted.
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2008, 12:32:00 PM » |
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very nice. I think I might have to buy a few for some of my Cub Scout. I am the Cubmaster and thought it would be neat to give them to the boys who earn there Arrow of light. I also just became my sons den leader his last leader flacked out on it. So I am depading getting them for those boy as well but they are Tiger cub 1st graders.6-7yr old
but I like these i know I will be getting atleast one of the 50 cents but not sure how many of everything else yet.
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2008, 02:26:07 PM » |
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Danny, it looks like we might have to wait till April to get those circulated $1 for you.
I'll grab you some as soon as I see them.
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2008, 02:44:44 PM » |
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I have picked up some of the scout PNCs and first day stamp covers with the cloth badge on it. First day covers are limited edition. If aussies are having trouble finding theses at your local post office let me know ASAP.
Cant wait to see those $1 coins floating around.
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2008, 02:52:08 PM » |
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Tiddyathome, I'd be interested in a cloth badge FDC if you still have one spare ...... please!
Thanks
Anna
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2008, 03:58:10 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2008, 04:38:34 PM » |
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Tobyle you have mail no mail received as yet. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2008, 07:19:23 PM » |
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I have picked up some of the scout PNCs and first day stamp covers with the cloth badge on it. First day covers are limited edition. If aussies are having trouble finding theses at your local post office let me know ASAP.
Cant wait to see those $1 coins floating around.
tiddyathome, Do you still have one spare that I could buy? I would be very grateful. Snooba.  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2008, 03:49:15 AM » |
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Tobyle you have mail no mail received as yet. If you still have no mail please post again. I have one FDC for you and one FDC and PNC for Snooba. That is the end of the FDC but I can still get PNC. |
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