Royal Australian Mint
(The Mint)
Treasury
The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) is a government agency operating within the Commonwealth Government portfolio of the Treasury and is the sole supplier of Australia's circulating coinage. RAM also produces a range of high quality collector coins (numismatic coins) which are sold through an extensive mail order operation, e-commerce, a network of domestic and international coin dealers, selected Australia Post outlets and the Mint shop. RAM is a major Canberra tourist attraction with a public gallery and shop that have attracted an average of 150,000 visitors over the last three years.
RAM also produces circulating coins for other countries (mainly South Pacific countries).
ABN 45 852 104 259
Appropriations 192575000
Departmental expenses 108157000
Average staffing level 239
Key People
Sections
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non Corporate Commonwealth Entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
A. Principal
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Materiality
Small
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
General Public Services
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PS Act Body
Yes - Operate with some Independence
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
22 February 1965
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Postal Address
Royal Australian Mint, Locked Bag 31, Kingston ACT 2604
Current single executive appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chief Executive Officer | Air Vice-Marshal Mr. Leigh Gordon | 1 February 2021 | 31 January 2024 |
Enquiry Lines
Title | Phone Number | Hours of Operation | Description |
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Royal Australian Mint | 1300 652 020 | 8.30am to 4.30pm |
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