Hamish & Andy 2024 Ep 242 - Can We Mint A Commemorative Coin?
Mar 6, 2024
The hosts discuss minting a commemorative coin with their faces at the Royal Australian Mint, the importance of 'gusto' in business operations, owning new kittens, and the challenge of undressing quickly for a funny coin idea.
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Commemorative Coin Is Feasible But Slow
- Hamish explored getting a commemorative H&A coin from the Royal Australian Mint and found it's not impossible.
- The process involves policy, ministerial sign-off and could take around two years.
Living People Rule Blocks Faces
- Current policy bars living people on coins except the monarch, so faces require a rule change.
- Any exception would need approval from the treasurer and ministerial layers, making it bureaucratic.
Time Requests Around Political Timetables
- Time actions to political moments like budget days to catch officials when accessible.
- Aim for informal moments (e.g., car park) for quick yes/no decisions from busy ministers.