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jens coins mentioned this in a different thread https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...IC_ID=419928 (p.8) but it's probably worthy of having it's own thread for those that may have missed it. Starting this Wednesday 20 July, a different coloured $2 coin will be released each week for three weeks. Also available will be a folder containing all three $2 coins plus four different $1 coins for $15. https://www.canstarblue.com.au/groc...games-coins/ In previous years it was just luck if you received one in your change but it looks as though this year you may be able to actually ask for some in your change? 'Customers can redeem their free $2 coins at checkout with a receipt.'
... and this is from their upcoming catalogue which states a limit of five coins per transaction which is more in line with how Australia Post distributed their $1 alphabet coins.  Edited by coaster
07/18/2022 06:48 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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In the past I have always asked for new looking bright and shiny coins from the till. What you get can be somewhat of a lucky dip.
I never ask the checkout chicks to look for specific coins; that is not their job, and they are too busy anyway.
You can however, buy complete carded sets over the counter.
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... and this is from their upcoming catalogue which states a limit of five coins per transaction which is more in line with how Australia Post distributed their $1 alphabet coins.
Won't happen. With the Olympics sets the number that were sold in one go really depended on the person behind the counter. I had one location wouldn't sell more than 2 while another sold me 6. At the time the limit was I think 3 or 5  |
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United States
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I wish here in the USA, the Mint would partner with corporations to better distribute coins. You lucky wallabies.
KK
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Australia
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Be careful what you wish for Kopper Ken.  |
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The best we get is a US Mint booth at a larger coin show.  |
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Australia
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I wish here in the USA, the Mint would partner with corporations to better distribute coins. You lucky wallabies. All these new coins are becoming a pain in the butt. Here are the designs.  |
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All these new coins are becoming a pain in the butt. YEssss. I must not read these threads on the Mints latest bubblegum Coins. I must not read these threads on the Mints latest bubblegum Coins. I must not read these threads on the Mints latest bubblegum Coins. I must not read these threads on the Mints latest bubblegum Coins. etc. |
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If it's a coin that circulates...I'll collect it. Loved when the Brits did the alphabet coins in 2018/2019...didn't you Aussies do that also?
KK
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All seems a bit soon after Olympic Games last year.
But even I agree, the novelty of new $2 coloured coins is wearing off fast. Back in the mid 2010's it was 1 or 2 a year, now its almost 10 coins a year.
But I agree, the distribution is more generous and they make these affordable. $15 for an album with 7 different coins worth $10 FV is better value than most. If it was NZ it would be $39.95 per $1 coin and only available on a Blue Moon Sunday in one store in Auckland.
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.I'll collect it. Loved when the Brits did the alphabet coins in 2018/2019...didn't you Aussies do that also? Yes we did. Ours was on dollar coins. We have had 3 sets so far. |
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If it's a coin that circulates...I'll collect it. Loved when the Brits did the alphabet coins in 2018/2019...didn't you Aussies do that also?
Yes we did. A set came out in 2019. Then another in 2021. And yet another in 2022. They really are  At least they changed the designs of each set, unlike the Brits who re-issued the same set with a different date. Edited by David Graham
07/20/2022 5:37 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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PrinceTane, I have a set put aside for you.
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Wowwww!!!
You guys down-under have all the fun.
KK
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Triggersmob,  Meanwhile do you require any dates of early Australian Florin (Worn?) |
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Meanwhile do you require any dates of early Australian Florin (Worn?) Yes, I need quite a few please. I'll send you a list. Cheers |
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