coin of the nominal value of 9,000]. were issued, and
worn British silver coin ot' the nominal value of 3,710]. 0s. 0d.
was witlnlrawn from circulation. In addition there was issued,
on account of the Government of the Conunonwealth,

branch-section map (carried from section header)


1,700]. in sixpences, a total of 12,500]., were in
exchange for like, amounts and denominations of British silver
com withdrawn from ordinary circulation and exported for re-
lssue. in other parts of the Empire.
During the y ~ar attention

Australian silver issued in exchange for a like nominal value of British silver withdrawn and exported for re-issue elsewhere in the Empire.


E a 3‘ Igt
\Voru Dritish silver coin of the nominal value of l S :_, N; 0: 3c :74 I‘ 3 52
10,157]. 145. (M. was withdrawn trom circulation, and 12,500]. l x :3 7‘.

pence not legible (OCR '(M.'); printed as '10,157l. 14s. 6d.' is likely but unverified


145. (M. was withdrawn trom circulation, and 12,500]. l x :3 7‘. 1‘,” l :30 [\I... l
re-issuable British silver coin was also received in exchange for a t :1 i " | -

re-issued (exchanged for Australian coin)


Withdrawn from circulation. and 4,000]. i'e-issuable E 9-1 z . m ,3 ‘1‘ I a
. . . . . . . > v: ~~ ‘— _


rawrng ri is 1 s1 ver coi. ' V ' ' v' '
50,000]. WM received as hiya}(liiculation, with the iesult that
_ . ua > c, this being the full amount
authorised tor acceptance by this branch. In addition worn
00111 of

the word after "was received as" is destroyed in the OCR, so the condition cannot be read off the page; the following sentence adds worn coin "in addition", and 50,000l. is described as the full amount authorised for acceptance by the branch, i.e. the quarterly quota


addition worn
00111 of the_nominal 'alue of 30.4631. 53. 3d. was acce ted art
ottlns being picked out from the coin warblbd pand, p’tl't
being. tendered in the ordinary way. “illilo ’(xxl‘01iv asIsiist-
ance in dealing with the coin has


The British silver coin withdrawn from circulation was of the
nominal value of 89,434]. 14s. including 68.131”. 14.9. worn
and 21.300l. reissuable. The latter is a net amount, and


British silver coin withdrawn from circulation was of the
nominal value of 89,434]. 14s. including 68.131”. 14.9. worn
and 21.300l. reissuable. The latter is a net amount, and is
exclusive of 22,575]. transferred to the Commonwealth


VVorn British silver coin of the nominal value of
68.134l. 148., and consisting of 1,079,932 pieces was received,
examined and melted. The deﬁciency from standard, in

branch-section map (branch-report header on page)

1,079,932 pieces; the Superintendent's memorandum prints the worn figure that the Deputy Master's letter on p50 loses to the OCR


withdrawal of reissuable British silver coin
was regularly proceeded with until after the outbreak of war.
Up to the time of suspension 629,200 pieces of the nominal value
of 43,875l. were accepted as belonging to

gross re-issuable accepted before withdrawal was suspended on the outbreak of war; 629,200 pieces


value ot 8.30M. was
withdrawn Jfrom circulation. No reissuable silver coin was
tendereddiut a balance ot ‘25]. in British threepences was reissued.
in. order to- clear the account of this small outstanding balance.
Since the 1st July the


17,000]. in worn British coin was withdrawn trom circulation.
and was sold. alter melting, to the (ltntlttlﬁlnveztll‘ll ll’reasurv.
(Appendix l'.. see

melted and sold to the Commonwealth Treasury


of British silver coin amounted
to 71,100l. worn, and 32,0001. re—issuable (Appendix 0). The bullion
resulting from the melting of the worn coin was sold to the Common—
wealth Treasury, and the re—issuable coin was shipped to New

melted, bullion sold to the Commonwealth Treasury


silver coin amounted
to 71,100l. worn, and 32,0001. re—issuable (Appendix 0). The bullion
resulting from the melting of the worn coin was sold to the Common—
wealth Treasury, and the re—issuable coin was shipped to New Zealand.
In my


Worn British Silver Coin amounting to 51,9001. and re—issuable
to the value of 31,1001. (Appendix 0) was withdrawn from circulation.
The bullion resulting from the melting of worn coin to the value
of 31,1001. was sold to the

melted; 31,100l. sold to the Commonwealth Treasury, 20,800l. shipped to the Master of the Mint


Coin amounting to 51,9001. and re—issuable
to the value of 31,1001. (Appendix 0) was withdrawn from circulation.
The bullion resulting from

re-issued (14,100l. to New Zealand, 17,000l. to London)


37,1001. in worn British silver coin and 19,4001. in reissuable
(Appendix 0) were withdrawn from circulation. Bullion resulting
from the melting of the worn coin to the value of 20,1001.
was purchased by the Commonwealth Treasury, and

melted; 20,100l. purchased by the Commonwealth Treasury, 17,000l. shipped to the Master of the Mint


37,1001. in worn British silver coin and 19,4001. in reissuable
(Appendix 0) were withdrawn from circulation. Bullion

re-issued (7,800l. to Fiji, 11,600l. to London)


of operations the withdrawal of re-
issuable British silver coin was resumed in the last quarter of the
year and 8,9001. was received, the quota alloted to this Branch quarterly
being 12,5001. This coin, instead of being exported, is

melted into ingots sold to the Commonwealth Treasury


accepted. Worn coin of the nominal
value of 31,0001. was also withdrawn and melted for subsequent
conversion into Australian coin. -
Early in

melted for conversion into Australian coin


British silver coin of the 025 standard to the nominal value
of 131,800[. was withdrawn from circulation, including 48,4001. in
reissuable coin, and the ingots resulting from its melting were
transferred to the Commonwealth Treasury

melted; ingots transferred to the Commonwealth Treasury account


silver coin of the 025 standard to the nominal value
of 131,800[. was withdrawn from circulation, including 48,4001. in
reissuable coin, and the ingots resulting from its melting were
transferred


in Sydney.
The withdrawal of British silver coin of the 925 standard was
continued, and 77,7001, of which 28,6001. was classiﬁed as reissuable,
was melted and sold as bullion to the

melted and sold as bullion to the Commonwealth Treasury


silver coin of the 925 standard was
continued, and 77,7001, of which 28,6001. was classiﬁed as reissuable,
was melted and sold as bullion to the Commonwealth


34,9001. reissuable and 39,5001. worn British silver coin (925
standard) were withdrawn from circulation, the resulting bullion being
passed to the Commonwealth Silver Coinage Account.
The revenue collected amounted to 11,185l.

melted; bullion passed to the Commonwealth Silver Coinage Account


5,8301. in bronze.
34,9001. reissuable and 39,5001. worn British silver coin (925
standard) were withdrawn from circulation, the resulting bullion being
passed to the Commonwealth Silver Coinage Account.
The


since the lst April greatly exceeded
the authorised quarterly quota of 12,5001, and, accordingly, 37,5001.
was formally accepted during the year, and the balance of 58,0001.
carried to a suspense account on account of the quota

quota was 12,500l. a quarter; a further 58,000l. was carried to a suspense account against later quarters


The
nominal value of the worn silver coin withdrawn was 39,5001. A
scheme


Reissuable British silver coin of 925 standard amounting to
12,5001.- was withdrawn during the ﬁrst quarter of the year. No
worn coin was withdrawn on account of this Branch ; but, as stated
in the


account
of the Commonwealth Treasury. By this means 496,406'80 ounces of
reissuable and 266,7 93'85 ounces of worn British silver coin were
withdrawn from circulation, the nominal value being 143,6001. and
7 9,800l. respectively.

examined and melted at Sydney; ingots shipped to the Melbourne Branch


of the Commonwealth Treasury. By this means 496,406'80 ounces of
reissuable and 266,7 93'85 ounces of worn British silver coin were
withdrawn from circulation, the nominal value being 143,6001. and
7 9,800l. respectively.


coin ot' the value of 10,500l. was withdrawn during the quarter
ending the 80th June, at which, by your authority, 1,000l. in
sixpences and 400]. in sixpences were re-issued Jfor New Zealand
and Fiji respectively, and the balance 9,100].

re-issued (1,000l. to New Zealand, 400l. to Fiji; 9,100l. shipped to the Royal Mint)


British silver min of the value of 4,903]., presented to the Mint
on behalf of the Government of the Commonwealth, was with-
drawn from circulation under the regulations enclosed in your
letter of 31st March, 1910, and worn silver


worn silver coin ot. the value
Of 8,5071. 19s. 6d. was withdrawn under your regulations dated
1st November, 1909. During the year Australian silver coinat—te
of


British silver coin of the value of 400l., presented to the Mint
on behalf of the Government of the Commonwealth, was with-
drawn from circulation under the regulations enclosed in your
letter of 3lst March. 1910, and worn silver


worn silver coin of the value of
5,204l. 14s. 6d. was withdrawn under your regulations, dated
1st November, 1909. During the year


British silver coin of a nominal value of 78.0121. has been
withdrawn from circulation at this Branch during the year. of
which 40,025]. was received under the regulations for the with-
drawal ol‘ the Imperial currency, and the remaining


silver coin of a nominal value of 78.0121. has been
withdrawn from circulation at this Branch during the year. of
which 40,025]. was received under the regulations for the with-
drawal ol‘ the Imperial


for the with-
drawal ol‘ the Imperial currency, and the remaining 37,087l.
was accepted as worn coin and melted.
The


British silver coin of a nominal value of 70,149]. has been
withdrawn from circulation at this Branch during the year, of
which 10.500]. was received under the regulations for the with-
drawal of the Imperial currency, and the. remaining


silver coin of a nominal value of 70,149]. has been
withdrawn from circulation at this Branch during the year, of
which 10.500]. was received under the regulations for the with-
drawal of the Imperial


for the with-
drawal of the Imperial currency, and the. remaining 59,649l.
was accepted as worn coin and melted.
The


British silver coin ot a nominal value (it 28.695]. has been
withdrawn trom circulation at this Branch during the year. of
which 6.020]. was received under the regulations for the with-
drawal ot’ the Imperial currency. and the remaining


silver coin ot a nominal value (it 28.695]. has been
withdrawn trom circulation at this Branch during the year. of
which 6.020]. was received under the regulations for the with-
drawal ot’ the Imperial


for the with-
drawal ot’ the Imperial currency. and the remaining 22,675].
was accepted as worn coin and melted.
The


Brltlsh silver coin of the face value of 33.070]? has ‘been
received for withdrawal during the year. of which 10.395]. was
found ﬁt for reissue. Of this. 5.400]. was issued for shipment
to New Zealand and 4.3751. was handed back to the


year.
Brltlsh silver coin of the face value of 33.070]? has ‘been
received for withdrawal during the year. of which 10.395]. was
found ﬁt for reissue. Of this. 5.400]. was issued for shipment
to New Zealand and 4.3751. was handed back

re-issued (5,400l. shipped to New Zealand, 4,375l. returned to the Commonwealth Government)


The worn coin.
of the nominal value of 22,675]. was melted into ingots and
20,365]. was sold to the Commonwealth Treasurv for maiiufzicture
into Australian silver coin. i
A. M. LE

melted into ingots; 20,365l. sold to the Commonwealth Treasury


The withdrawals of worn British silver coin have been verv
light. 2111121111111111g to only 3,590]. for the year.
The coinage of

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The remainder (2363].) was accepted as reissuable
Base 41'3 and sold on amount of the Imperial (iin‘ernment to the Govern-
The yield of gold for the State of Victoria is

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sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Government of New Zealand


eoin were only nominal,
amounting to 5.179]. 5x. Pu]. tlf this, 4,649] 55. 3(]. were,
aecepted as worn. melted and sold to the (loinmomvéalth Govern-
ment for eoinage purposes. The remainder (5210].) was sold on
aeeount ol' the Imperial

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melted and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes


The withdrawals of British silver coin were only nominal, amounting
to 19,425]. 95. 61]. Of this 15,950]. 95. 6d. were accepted as worn,
melted, and sold to'the Commonwealth Government for coinage
purposes. The remainder (3,475/.) was


coin were only nominal, amounting
to 19,425]. 95. 61]. Of this 15,950]. 95. 6d. were accepted as worn,
melted, and sold to'the Commonwealth Government for coinage
purposes. The remainder (3,475/.) was shipped to New Zealand on


silver coin were only nominal, amounting
to 19,425]. 95. 61]. Of this 15,950]. 95. 6d. were accepted as worn,
melted, and sold to'the Commonwealth Government for coinage
purposes. The remainder (3,475/.) was shipped to New Zealand on

unstated (remainder after the worn portion)

re-issued (shipped to New Zealand on account of the Imperial Government)

the Deputy Master calls it only "the remainder"; the Superintendent, on the following page, calls the same 3,475l. re-issuable


balances. ‘
The amount of British silver coin withdrawn at this Branch for
the year has been small. 15,950]. was received as worn coin and
melted, while 3,475]. was accepted under the regulations as re—issuable,
and has been shipped to New


The withdrawals of British silver coin were only nominal, amounting
to 2,4261. Of this 5251. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to
the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder
(1,9011.) was sold on account of the


silver coin were only nominal, amounting
to 2,4261. Of this 5251. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to
the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder
(1,9011.) was sold on account of the Imperial Government to the


silver coin were only nominal, amounting
to 2,4261. Of this 5251. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to
the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder
(1,9011.) was sold on account of the Imperial Government to

sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Melbourne Mint Bullion Account


coin withdrawn during the year
shows a further diminution, only 2,4261. having been presented, the
whole being worn coin.
The

Superintendent's memorandum for 1919; states the whole amount was worn, where the Deputy Master splits it 525l. worn / 1,901l. remainder


amount—
ing to 15,643. 98.9(1. Of this, 1,6001. re—issuable coin were shipped
to New Zealand, 14,0091. 113. 0d. were accepted as worn, melted
and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes
and to the Melbourne Mint Bullion


ing to 15,643. 98.9(1. Of this, 1,6001. re—issuable coin were shipped
to New Zealand, 14,0091. 113. 0d. were accepted as worn, melted
and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes
and


were shipped
to New Zealand, 14,0091. 113. 0d. were accepted as worn, melted
and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes
and to the Melbourne Mint Bullion Account, leaving a balance in
hand of 331. 183. 9(1.
No parcels

melted and sold to the Commonwealth Government and to the Melbourne Mint Bullion Account


British silver coin, consisting of 8,0681. re—issuable and
25,7691. 5s. 3d. worn coin, was withdrawn during the year, the whole
being melted and sold to the Commonwealth Treasury and to the
Mint Bullion Account.
Australian silver coin,


silver coin, consisting of 8,0681. re—issuable and
25,7691. 5s. 3d. worn coin, was withdrawn during the year, the whole
being melted and sold to the Commonwealth Treasury and to the
Mint Bullion Account.
Australian silver coin, amounting


through-
out the period under review and has amounted to 40,7241. in re-
issuable and 67,2131. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion
was sold on account of the imperial Government to the Common-
wealth Treasury and to the

melted; bullion sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Commonwealth Treasury and the Melbourne Mint Bullion Account


through—
out the period under review and has amounted to 36,898l. in re-
issuable and 53,1781. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion
was sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Common—
wealth Treasury and to the Mint

melted; bullion sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Commonwealth Treasury and the Mint Bullion Account


through—
out the period under review and has amounted to 36,898l. in re-
issuable and 53,1781. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion
was sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Common—
wealth Treasury and to the


exceeded.
4?
The total British silver issued in Australia from 187 22—1922 is 3,654,995
Amount withdrawn during 1872—1922 1,625,849
Net issue ...£2,029,] 46
Australian silver coin issued 1910-1922 ...£4,558,100
The great

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Australia (all States), cumulative 1872-1922

cumulative statement in the Deputy Master's essay on the composition of the Australian currency


has been continued through—
out the period under review and has amounted to 32,124]. in reissuable
and 52,4735. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion was sold
on account of the Imperial Government to the Commonwealth


British silver coin consisting of 32,1241. reissuable coin and
52,4731. worn coin was withdrawn during the year, the whole being
melted and sold to the Commonwealth Treasury and to the Mint
Bullion Account.
(1169) o


reserves. The total withdrawals during the year
11180:: amounted to 187.3831. made up of 34,6781. reissuable and 1552,7051.


of bank reserves. The total withdrawals during the year
11180:: amounted to 187.3831. made up of 34,6781. reissuable and 1552,7051.


In addition 45,3161. reissuable British silver coin
was Withdrawn and melted on behalf of the Commonwealth Treasury
‘ Australian Silver coin amounting to

withdrawn and melted on behalf of the Commonwealth Treasury


the Melbourne Mint. _
The total withdrawn at Melbourne, including the conmgnments
from the other States, was as follows :——
£
Reissuable . . . . . . . . . 85,500
Worn 125,824
Total 211,324
In addition, 183,8181.

Australia (all States) - withdrawal effected through the Melbourne Mint from 1 April 1926


Melbourne Mint. _
The total withdrawn at Melbourne, including the conmgnments
from the other States, was as follows :——
£
Reissuable . . . . . . . . . 85,500
Worn 125,824
Total 211,324
In addition,


Mint. _
The total withdrawn at Melbourne, including the conmgnments
from the other States, was as follows :——
£
Reissuable . . . . . . . . . 85,500
Worn 125,824
Total 211,324
In addition,


In addition, 183,8181. reissuable coin withdrawn on behalf of
the Commonwealth Government has been held over and will be
presented for purchase by the Imperial Treasury at the assigned rate
of 25,0001. per quarter. _
The amount of

held over for purchase by the Imperial Treasury at 25,000l. a quarter


the
amount withdrawn by the Imperial Treasury in Australia for the
last two years being as follows :—--
1926. 1927.
£ £
Worn . 125,824 23,520
Reissuable 85,500 100,000
Reissuable

Australia (all States), withdrawn by the Imperial Treasury


amount withdrawn by the Imperial Treasury in Australia for the
last two years being as follows :—--
1926. 1927.
£ £
Worn . 125,824 23,520
Reissuable 85,500 100,000
Reissuable coin withdrawn on


the Commonwealth
Government was as follows :—
76
Held over at 315t December, 1926 183,818
\Vithdrawn during 1927 29,532
213,350
Withdrawn by Imperial Treasury as per
yearly quota 100,000
Balance held over 3lst December, 1927 for


British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts
forwarded from the other States, was as follOWS :—
1927. 1928.
£ £
Worn 23,520 31,375
Reissuable ... 100,000 100,000


British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts
forwarded from the other States, was as follOWS :—
1927. 1928.
£ £
Worn 23,520 31,375
Reissuable ... 100,000 100,000
Reissuable coin withdrawn on


the Commonwealth
Government is as follows :—
75
Held over at Blst December, 1927 113,350
Withdrawn during 1928 40,179
153,529
Withdrawn by Imperial Treasury as per
yearly quota 100,000
Balance held over at 3lst December, 1928,


British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts
forwarded from the other States, was as follows :—
1928. 1929.
£ £
Worn 31,375 54,931
Reissuable 100,000 100,000
Reissuable


British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts
forwarded from the other States, was as follows :—
1928. 1929.
£ £
Worn 31,375 54,931
Reissuable 100,000 100,000
Reissuable coin withdrawn on


of the Commonwealth
Government is as follows :—
£
Held over at 3lst December, 1928 53,529
Withdrawn during 1929 57,536
111,065
Withdrawn by Imperial Treasury as per
yearly quota 100,000
Balance held over at 31st


British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts
forwarded from the other States, was as follows :—
1929. 1930.
75 £
Worn... 54,931 12,407
Reissuable 100,000 23,227
Reissuable


British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts
forwarded from the other States, was as follows :—
1929. 1930.
75 £
Worn... 54,931 12,407
Reissuable 100,000 23,227
Reissuable coin withdrawn on


the Commonwealth
Government was as follows :—
£
Held over at 3lst December, 1929 11,065
Withdrawn during 1930 12,162
Total 23,227
There were no issues of silver or bronze coin


79,398 ounces of British worn silver coin and 14,100 pounds of
bronze were cast into bars for the Coining Department.
A preheating chamber was added to the Webster oil


British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts
forwarded from the other States, was as follows :—
1930. 1931.
£ £
Worn 12,407 67
Reissuable .. . . . . . .. 23,227
No reissuable coin was withdrawn during 1931.
Australia were :-—

the row prints the 1930 and 1931 columns side by side; 12,407 is 1930, 67 is 1931


other States, was as follows :—
1930. 1931.
£ £
Worn 12,407 67
Reissuable .. . . . . . .. 23,227
No reissuable coin was withdrawn during 1931.
Australia


coin was tendered for withdrawal under the con-
ditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, and only 671. of British silver coin
were withdrawn. According to the return

the same year the Deputy Master reports the 1910 withdrawal programme as effectively complete


The total British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts
forwarded from the other States, was as follows :—~
1931. 1932.
£ £
Worn silver coin 67 47
No reissuable coin was withdrawn during 1932.
The issues

the row prints the 1931 and 1932 columns side by side; 67 is 1931, 47 is 1932


from the other States, was as follows :—~
1931. 1932.
£ £
Worn silver coin 67 47
No reissuable coin was withdrawn during 1932.
The


... 400
was shipped to the Royal Mint, London, early in J
\Vorn British silver
anuary, 1911.
coin of the total nominal value of
908l. 19s. 9d. was Withdrawn during the year. Ingots represent-
ing 858l. 193. 9d. of this coin were

melted; ingots representing 858l. 19s. 9d. shipped to London, 50l. retained


During the year worn British silver coin to the value 012,321]. 83. 9d.
was withdrawn ; made up as follows I S. d.
Crowns . . . : . . . . 43

the denominational rows that follow close on this total exactly, which also fixes the sixpences row (OCR "9-1 3 (a") at 94l. 3s. 6d.


9
52,321 8 ‘9
and re—issuable British silver coin to the value of 6001., consisting of
4001. half—crowns, 100]. ﬂorins and 1001. sixpences, was withdrawn.
In accordance with your instructions 5001. of this coin was

re-issued (500l. despatched to the Collector of Customs, Wellington, New Zealand)


. . . . . . . . . . 200
Threepences . . . . . . . . . . 800
Pence .. .. .. .. .. .. 700
Halfpence . . . . . . . . . . 300
£9,200
During the year no British silver coin was withdrawn from
circulation.
The


giving an output ()1: 1.241.014 per pan.
The withdrawals of worn British Silver (‘0111 have again been
very light, amounting to 5.179l. forjthe year. No s1lver com
was received under the regulations :tor the Withdrawal of Im-
‘ silver

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the total the Deputy Master's letter on p34 loses to the OCR


No authority has been received for the withdrawal of worn
Imperial bronze coin. .
New Imperial Silver Coin of the


N worn or reissuable British silver coin was Withdrawn during
the year.
Owing to

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No worn or reissuable British silver coin was withdrawn
during the year, nor were any small gold bars for India

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During; the year, no British silver coin was withdrawn from
Circulation.
The


Duringr the year no British silver coin was withdrawn from cir—
culation, and a balance of 1001. of reissuable halfcrowns Withdrawn
in prevrous years was returned to circulation.
The issues of gold for


withdrawals of British coin were
made :—
13 s. d.
Crowns 4 5
Double— ﬂorins ... ... ... 12
Half-crowns ... ... ... 2,062 5
Florins 1,706 4
Shillings 1,498 2
Sixpences... 28 2
Threepences 5 4 3
£5,304 14 3
The issues of gold

denominational rows on the page sum exactly to this printed total


Accounts for the year 1922 were audited by the State
£8,850 11 6 Audit Department. 1

 . . i , ; 11
During 1923, the followmg Withdrawals of Imperial SllVeI‘ com £ 3_ d. 5; s. d. J “ .1“
.3, ,1 . of the 925 standard were

925 standard; the denominational rows are interleaved with a second column in the OCR and do not close on this total, so only the total is reported


of Imperial Silver com of
the 925 standard were made :#
£ .9. d.
Crowns 12 5
Double—ﬂorins 12
Half—crowns ... ... ... 6,043 2 6
Florins 5,472.18
Shillings 5,349 10
Sixpences 1,498 18
T hreepences 1.. ... ... 554 4
£18,931 9 e

llst
During .1926 the following withdrawals of Imperial Silver com of
the 925 standard were made :#
£ .9. d.
Crowns 12 5
Double—ﬂ


During 1927 the following withdrawals of Imperial silver coin of
the 925 standard were made :—~-
s d.
Crowns 23
Double ~ﬁorins . .. ... . .. ... 4-
Halfcrowns . .. .. . ... . .. 2,874
Florins 2,884 O
Shilling: 2,215
8,000 O


Silver and bronze
coin.
During 1928 the following withdrawals of Imperial silver coin of
the 925 standard were made :——- £
Crowns .. .. 5
Half-crowns . .. . . . 3,095
Florins 3,000
Shillings . . . . . .. 2,400
8,500
The


com.
During 1929 the following withdrawals of Imperial silver coin of
the 925 standard were made :—
Crowns 25
Double Florins 1
Half-crowns 3,066
Florins 2,158
Shillings 1,751
Sixpences I49
Threepences 50
7,200
The


will be shipped to London.
During 1930 the following withdrawals of Imperial silver coin of
the 925 standard were made :—
£ 3. d.
Crowns 3
Double Florins 1
Half-crowns 796
Florins 401
Shillings 299
1,500
The


No authority _has been received for the withdrawal of worn i i 1
for 12,591]. 168. 5d. Local sales


In addition 158l. in sovereigns and 514l. 105. in half-
sovereigns were withdrawn at their value as bullion under clause
10 of the Regulations.
The following


In addition 158l. in sovereigns and 514l. 105. in half-
sovereigns were withdrawn at their value as bullion under clause
10 of the Regulations.
The


time since 1913, advantage was taken of the
Order in Council of the 19th March, 1908, to have gold examined at
the Mint, and 6,6161. was withdrawn, the particulars being .shown
in the memorandum of the Superintendent. A table summarismg


of the Melbourne Branch.
Gold coin of the value of 74,0001. was tendered for examination
and reweighing, of which 10,0741. in sovereigns, and 7,6381. 108. in
half—sovereigns, were accepted for recoinage under the conditions
of


and reweighing, of which 10,0741. in sovereigns, and 7,6381. 108. in
half—sovereigns, were accepted for recoinage under the conditions
of the Coinage Act of 1891, the


11,0001. in sovereigns and 3,5001. in half—sovereigns were tendered
for withdrawal under the Regulations of 1908, the amounts accepted
for recoinage being 2,087 sovereigns and 2,708 half—sovereigns.
The usual Appendices and

accepted for recoinage: 2,087 sovereigns and 2,708 half-sovereigns


No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the regula—
tions of 1908, and owing to the adverse exchange conditions 110 British
silver coin was withdrawn after the 315t March last.


No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the con-
ditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, and only 671. of British silver coin
were withdrawn. According


No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions
of the Coinage Act of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having
been purchased


NO light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions
Of the Coinage Act of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having been
purchased


No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions
of the Coinage Act, of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having
been purchased


nor was any light gold coin tendered for re—coinage.
Under the arrangement by


1947-1950 (printed total of the rows above it)


5,883
I. (b) AUSTRALIAN COIN~—Silver coin (925 ﬁne) withdrawn, from returns
furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
1947
1948
1949
1950

rows for 1947-1953; the 1948 row is illegible but is fixed at 1,214,000l. by the printed total and by the 1954 report


(b) AU S T RA L I AN C O I N——Silver coin (925 ﬁne) withdrawn from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
194741949
1950
1951

1947-1949 (the grouped opening row; this table's own printed total is illegible)


d as £3,159,600.
I. (b) AUSTRALIAN COIN—Silver coin (925 ﬁne) withdrawn, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
£
1947—195


4,859 2.949.711
I. ([7) AUSTRALIAN COIN—Silver coin (925 ﬁne) withdrawn, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
1947—1952
1


4,859 2,992,152
I. (1)) AUSTRALIAN COIN—Silver coin (925) ﬁne withdrawn, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
£
1947—195


 J714,249 3,080,277
(b) AUSTRALIAN COIN—Silver coin (925) ﬁne withdrawn, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
£
19474954


5,511
I . (b) A U S T RAL I A N C OI N—«Silver coin (925) ﬁne withdrawn, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
1947—195
19


80,903 3,390.94
I. (b) AUSTRALIAN COIN: Silver coin (925) ﬁne withdrawn, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
1947—1956.“


{11V
1. (b) A U S T R A L I A N C O I N—Silver coin (925) ﬁne withdrawn,
1947—1957
1958
1959


L . £15,246,000
, (1)) AU STRALIAN COIN—Silver coin (925) ﬁne withdrawn, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
1111;»


86,215 4,203,943
I. (b) AUSTRALIAN COIN—Silver coin (925) ﬁne withdrawn, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
1947—1959
1


page-local: table I.(b) of the Melbourne Branch appendix; the Perth appendix header falls lower on the same physical page, which is why the section map reads the page as Perth. Figures are Commonwealth-wide. [branch-section map for this page reads PERTH]

$3,438,5601W43460
(12) AU STRALIAN COIN—silver coin (925) ﬁne withdraw, from
returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury.
:5
1947—196

1947-1965 (printed total; the 1966 changeover year is a separate line, in dollars)

running total of Australian .925 silver coin withdrawn, 1947 to 1965


page-local: table I.(c) of the Melbourne Branch appendix; the Perth appendix header falls lower on the same physical page. [branch-section map for this page reads PERTH]

Australian dollars (decimal changeover year)

separate line, in the new decimal currency, for the 1966 changeover year


of the staff to take effect from the date on which I regarded the recoinage
operations as having commenced, viz. 11th March, 1946.
The

melted for recoinage into the 500 quaternary alloy

no tonnage or face value of withdrawn coin is stated for 1946; the series of figures begins with the 1947 row of the I.(b) table


melting
and casting into ingots of Australian silver coins of 925 standard which
had been replaced by coins of the quaternary alloy. The withdrawn
silver coins were received from the Commonwealth Bank. Each
charge contained coins to the

withdrawn (replaced by quaternary alloy)


13. 6d. per ounce ﬁne since 12th )Iay,1902. er (Where allowed at the M1111: purthase rate. .,11Ver in excess of eight per tent. ha. bun D'lld 101

silver column heading, Gold Deposits and Gold Coinage Account (heading split across interleaved OCR columns)


Silver in store is valued at 1.9. per oz. ﬁne for convenience of book-keeping; sold the excess
is treated as premium.

book-keeping valuation of silver in store


at 1.9. per oz. ﬁne for convenience of book-keeping; sold the excess
is treated as premium.

silver column heading, Gold Deposits and Gold Coinage Account


 18. 6d. per ounce ﬂne since 12th May, 1902.
allowed) at the Mint purchase rate.
Sil'v'er in excess
of eight per
cent. has been paid for at
129


Australia.
_ T 1\OTE.MGOld {Lt £3 17s. 101d. per ounce standard. Silver (Where
the rate of 18. 6d. per ounce ﬂne since 12th May, 1902.
allowed) at the Mint purchase rate.
Sil'v'er in excess
of eight per
cent. has been paid for at
129

rate allowed for silver in gold deposits since 12 May 1902


Silver in store is valued at 19. per oz. ﬁne for convenience of book-keeping;
when sold the excess
140
141
w—~M‘E—<-_‘W Imam—VH5 NH“..- ,_..._‘.,...._.‘.._..,..-
_,_,_,._.‘¢.-_-._—~Mmu..,Wm—_«


at 19. per oz. ﬁne for convenience of book-keeping;
when sold the excess
140
141
w—~M‘E—<-_‘W Imam—VH5 NH“..- ,_..._‘.,...._.‘.._..,..-
_,_,_,._.‘¢.-_-._—~Mmu..,Wm—_«


13. 6d. per ounce ﬁne since 12th May,1902 (Whert‘ allowed) at the Mint purchase rate, Silver in excess of eight per cent. has been paid for at

only one pair closed; not sufficient on its own

insufficient - a single pair can close by chance; this is NOT corroboration either way


132,013,63914
f NOTE.~Gold at .93 178. 104d. per ounce standard. Silver
the rate of 13. 6d. per ounce ﬁne since 12th May,1902 (Whert‘ allowed) at the Mint purchase rate, Silver in excess of eight per cent. has been paid for at


Silver in store is valued at 1:. per oz. ﬁne for convenience of book—keeping
_ . ; when sold the excess
is treated as premium.


at 1:. per oz. ﬁne for convenience of book—keeping
_ . ; when sold the excess
is treated as premium.


assayed as high as 998. The gross value of the silver,
allowed and retained, in deposits. at the Mint purchase rate of
13. 6d. the ounce ﬁne was 3,9871. In the Return of Gold from
Countries (Appendix F, page 120) the values of the gold only

Mint purchase rate for silver in deposits


Silver in store is valued at 1:. per 02. ﬁne for convenience of book-keeping; when sold the excess
is treated as premium.


at 1:. per 02. ﬁne for convenience of book-keeping; when sold the excess
is treated as premium.


Silver in store is valued at 13. per oz. ﬁne for convenience
of hook-keeping ;
when sold, the excess
117


at 13. per oz. ﬁne for convenience
of hook-keeping ;
when sold, the excess
117


silver coin in Australia, will, whenever
p ‘acticable, be purchased by the Commonwealth Government for
the manufacture of local coinage. Silver extracted from gold at
the Australian Mints will also be used for this purpose. The cost
of frei

arrangement under which Australian silver was bought


at 13. 61],. per ounce
ﬁne (see Appendix E)
Premium on sale of silver bullion“
Fees
Proceeds of Sale of Sweep : :1 s. 1/.
Gross 1.1380 12 11
Less Expenses 31) 16 2
l .1
<1)
[*1
00
136
1.641)
10,476
113
13
15415
’4 Difference between valu

OCR token not in the declared readable set; no reading is claimed and none was repaired to fit


Value of silver in deposits at 13. 61],. per ounce
ﬁne (see Appendix E)
Premium on sale of silver bullion“
Fees
Proceeds of Sale of Sweep : :1 s. 1/.
Gross 1.1380 12 11
Less Expenses 31) 16 2
l .1
<1)
[*1
00
136
1.641)
10,476
113
13
1541

silver contained in gold deposits


at ls. per ounce ﬁne and the amount realised on the silver bullion sold during the year.


The rate paid tor silver allowed in deposits was increased l'rom
.l.\'. (W. to 2x. 01/. the ounce tine on the 2nd July, and to its; Gd. on
the 17th September, being reduced again to 2s. (Ed. on the, 29th
October. at which rate it now stands

rate paid for silver allowed in gold deposits


at 13-. per ounce
ﬁne (see Appendix E)
Premium on sale of silver bullion .
Premium on silver bullion in transit 13 x. r].
Slst December, 1916 431 1. 4
Less—Reduction of 6d. per ounce
on store value of silver, 3lst
December, 1916 ... 23 1:3


at ls. per oz. ﬁne (see
Appendix E)
'Value of silver purchased at 1s. per oz.
Premium on sale of silver bullion“
Gain on coin deliveries for year 1917
Charge for manufacture of silver coinage
Proceeds of sale of Sweep—Gold : £
Gross 891
Les


Value of silver in deposits at ls. per oz. ﬁne (see
Appendix E)
'Value of silver purchased at 1s. per oz.
Premium on sale of silver bullion“
Gain on coin deliveries for year 1917
Charge for manufacture of silver coinage
Proceeds of sale of

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of silver purchased at 1s. per oz.
Premium on sale of silver bullion“
Gain on coin deliveries for year 1917
Charge for manufacture of silver coinage
Proceeds of sale of Sweep—Gold : £
Gross 891
Less expenses
lst January,
ﬁne
8.
3
27 1

silver purchased by the branch


The rate paid for silver allowed in deposits was increased on the
15th May to 33. 6d. the ounce ﬁne, at which rate it now stands.
The withdrawals from circulation of British silver coin amounted
to 71,100l. worn, and 32,0001. re—issuable (A


Value of silver in deposits at 1/— the 02. ﬁne . .
Premium on silver bullion sold
Proceeds of Sale of Sweep : Gross
Less Expenses
&
913
S.
d.
09
4,354
8,828
13
9
12
2
14
72 411
Balance of Waste and Sweep Account, 3lst December
1918 . .

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of silver in deposits at 1/— the 02 ﬁne
Premium on silver bullion sold
Proceeds of sale of Sweep :
Gross
Less Expenses
Balance Silver Revenue
Balance of \\ aste and Sweep Account
Gain in coin deliveries
n
,, computations
1,
's sud.
99

silver contained in gold deposits


at 15. per oz. ﬁne (see Bullion
Account) . . . . . . . . .
Value of Silver purchased at ls. per oz. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion“
Gain on Coin Deliveries for year 1919 . . . . . .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage. .
Bronze


Value of Silver in deposits at 15. per oz. ﬁne (see Bullion
Account) . . . . . . . . .
Value of Silver purchased at ls. per oz. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion“
Gain on Coin Deliveries for year 1919 . . . . . .
Charge for manufacture

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at ls. per oz. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion“
Gain on Coin Deliveries for year 1919 . . . . . .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage. .
Bronze ,, .
f Gross .
4 Less
(Expenses
13 7
10
17 6
l3 7
11 10
16

silver purchased by the branch


arranged to buy
the silver in quarterly lots as usual, paying for them on the date when
they would ordinarily have been shipped, and at the market price of
that day; the metal to be thereafter held in the Perth Mint on behalf
of the Commonw


The average
price obtained in 1918 was 51-10 pence, and 57-51 pence in 1919.
After deducting the amount paid to depositors for silver bullion,
shipping expenses, etc., there remained a net revenue from this source
of 15,7231. 16s. 711.
Deta

average price obtained for silver sold by the branch


Treasury . . [{15,691 10 1 £15,723 16 7
Owing; to the very great increase in the price of silver, the usual
channels for the disposal of silver bullion ex gold were closed to this
branch towards the close of 1919. Negotiations made through

price of silver and the change of coinage standard


with the
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for the purchase of
silver available for shipment. This arrangement will continue till
30th June, 1920. During the year, silver bullion was sold as follows 2——
Ounces.
Local Sales . . . .


During 1919, silver equivalent to 133,974-64 ounces line was sold by
the branch for the total sum of 32,101]. 145. 511., as compared with
154,826-29 ounces line sold in 1918 for 32,965]. 23. 311’. The average
price obtained in 1918 was 51-1

silver ex gold issued or sold by the branch


Besides
ﬁne silver purchased by the Treasury there were used for the Australian
silver coinage, ingots from worn and re—issuable British silver coin
withdrawn, ingots of silver extracted from gold, and a quantity of
German silver coin. For


Value of silver in deposits at 1.9. the oz. ﬁne
Premium on silver bullion sold .
Paid over to State Treasury . . o
$011300 0:000
3. Li:
Proceeds of sale of Sweep : Gross 7%9 14 1
Less Expenses 50 12 6
Balance due to State Treasury
Balance S

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of silver in deposits at 1.3. the 02. ﬁne
Premium on silver bullion sold
Balance due to State Treasury . 137 £ 8. d.
Proceeds of sale of Sweep : Gross 288 17 6
Less Expenses 144 7 8
"é
H00 00 ”7V0
p—r
Charges for Commonwealth Coinages

silver contained in gold deposits


was melted.
The issues of Australian silver coin to the Commonwealth Treasury
have been light, amounting to only 1153501., the price of silver until
towards the close of the year having been prohibitive. The amounts
97
passed through the va


different thicknesses to suit the requirements of the manufacturers.
In addition to the silver extracted from the gold 17,292'19 ounces
ﬁne have been purchased to meet the demand.
The revenue for the year was 34,8811. 2s. 8d., of which 30,3

fine silver purchased by the branch


at 18. per oz. ﬁne (see u 1011
t I Account)
Plld 0\ or ”to Stgilcrcilféizgury Value of Silverlpufcshfsedgitllls per oz. ﬁne
PL I 7 Premiumonsaeo Iver u Ion
Balance due to State Treasury on 315‘: December 19-0 Gain on Coin Deliveries for yea


Value Of Silver in Deposits at 18. per oz. ﬁne (see u 1011
t I Account)
Plld 0\ or ”to Stgilcrcilféizgury Value of Silverlpufcshfsedgitllls per oz. ﬁne
PL I 7 Premiumonsaeo Iver u Ion
Balance due to State Treasury on 315‘: December 19-0 Gai

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver in deposits at Is. per oz. ﬁne (see Bullion '66
' Account) . /
\dlue Of Sih or 201011th E10,. Depositors . :33? Value of Silver purchased at” Is. per oz. ﬁne .. 864
51 q 1“ £55m ase I 31 Premium on sale of Silver Bullion“ .

silver contained in gold deposits


The
average price obtained in 1919 was 5751 pence, and 67-54 pence
in 1920. The revenue from this source after deducting1 the amount
paid to the depositors for silver, shipping expenses, etc.,amounted
to 17,3191. 7s. 0d. Details for the las


During,r 1920, silver equivalent to 117,123‘17 ounces ﬁne was
sold by the Branch for the total sum of 32,9581. 13. 2d. as compared
with 133,974'64 ounces ﬁne sold in 1919 for 32,101]. 143. 5d. The
average price obtained in 1919 was 5751 pen


The average price obtained in 1921 was 40-18 pence, and 6754 pence
in 1920. The revenue from this source 'in 1921, after deducting the
‘Silver Bullion . ..
121
_ amount paid to depositors for silver, shipping expenses, etc., amounted
to 9,0


During 1921 silver equivalent to 102,554‘87 ounces ﬁne was
sold by the Branch for the total sum of 17,1681. 16s. 7d. as compared
with 117,123'17 ounces of ﬁne silver sold in 1920 for 32,9581. 13. 2d.
The average price obtained in 1921 was 4


at ls. per 02.
per oz. std. ﬁne. i ‘
l
per oz. std. ﬁne.
Bullion in store on 025 std. g s. d . . s. , g s. d. Gold Coin :— ozs. std. g s, d. 025. ﬁne. 5 s. d.
lst January, 1920 1,990'09: 7,748 18 3 ' -' 11 " 0,126 9 6 For Circulation 635,15


Value of silver in Deposits at 1 < the oz, ﬁne
Premium on silver bullion sold
Proceeds of sale of sweep: gross... 524 17 10
Less expenses... 14 2 6
Charges for Commonwealth coinage
Gain in Coin deliveries
,, ,, computations
£15,821
I37
.

silver contained in gold deposits


less
than 5 ounces of gold or 50 ounces of silver. Gold will be charged
for at the rate of £3 17s. 10%. per ounce standard, and silver at such
a rate as the Deputy Master may from time to time determine.
10. Light gold coin of the realm in

deposit regulations: rate paid for silver in a gold deposit


silver to meet the
. ,1 4 requirements of manufacturers. In addition to the silver extracted
,’ '1 from the gold 7,073 ounces ﬁne have been purchased to meet the
f' ' . r - demand.
- " i The revenue for the year was 33,7641. 63. 7d. of whic

fine silver purchased by the branch


at 18. per ounce ﬁne and the amount realised on the Silver Bullion sold.
Balance due to State Treasury on Ist January, 1922
Mint Charges
Value of Bullion recovered from Sweep from pro-melting
Value of Silver in deposits at 13. per oz. fine


Value of Silver in deposits at 13. per oz. fine (see Bullion
Account)
Value of Silver purchased at 18. per oz. ﬁne
Premium on sale Of Silver Bullion*
Gain on coin deliveries for year 1922 ..
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
,, ,, Br

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 18. per oz. ﬁne
Premium on sale Of Silver Bullion*
Gain on coin deliveries for year 1922 ..
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
,, ,, Bronze ,,
Fees .
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold deposits and Gold
Coina

silver purchased by the branch


The
average price obtained in 1921 was 4018 pence per ounce, and in
1922 it was 37-91 pence per ounce. Details of the revenue obtamed
from this source for two years past is shown in this table :—«
1921 t 1922
£ 3. d. 1 £ a. d.
Paid to Depos


During 1922, silver equivalent to 101,721~82 ounces ﬁne was
sold by this Branch for the total sum of 16,0671. Os. 4d. as compared
with 102,554-87 ounces ﬁne sold for 17,1681. 16s. 7d. in 1921. The
average price obtained in 1921 was 4018 pen


at ls. per 02.
ﬁne.
4‘ Total Value.
Gold.
Issues.
£ 8. d.
15,764 16 1
6,3384 16 10
411 15 3
2,238 11 10
85 1 10
E.—GOLD DEPOSITS and GOLD COINAGE ACCOUNT of the PERTH MINT for the year 1922.
Silver
(contained in gold ‘
deposits).
Silver
I c


form of standard silver to meet the
requirements of manufacturers. In addition to the silver extracted
from the gold 9,200'29 ounces ﬁne have been purchased to meet the
demand.
The revenue for the year was 23,385l. 4s. 4d. of which 14,519l.

fine silver purchased by the branch


at 1.9. per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account)
Value of Silver purchased at 1.9. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Gain on coin deliveries for year 1923
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
,, Bronze ,,
Fe


Value of Silver in deposits at 1.9. per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account)
Value of Silver purchased at 1.9. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Gain on coin deliveries for year 1923
Charge for manufacture of Si

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 1.9. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Gain on coin deliveries for year 1923
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
,, Bronze ,,
Fees .. ~
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold deposits and Gold
Coinage

silver purchased by the branch


The Laverage price obtained in 1923, was 34-61 New Impenel silver com Of.th(13 ﬁneness 500’ though not legal ' ?:
pence per ounce ﬁne as compared with 37-91 pence per ounce ﬁne tender m Australia, 15 found m 01m“ ation to some extent. iii?


at 15. peroz.l
ﬁne. 1
Gold.
Issues. ~___
Value
j Weight. iat53 175.1014.
, per 02. std.
Bullion in store on 025. ] g
15t]anuary,1923 ‘ 6,408-78I
Deposits :— , 1
Rough Gold 543,861'55‘ 2,117,660 19 5
Silver coin ‘ — j
Bullion received I
g fr


Value of silver in deposits at Is. the oz, ﬁne
Premium on silver bullion sold
Balance due to State Treasury
Ist January, 1924
Mint charges deducted
collected
Proceeds of sale of sweep : gross...
Less expenses...
sweep
Charges for Commonweal

silver contained in gold deposits


the form of standard silver to meet the
requirements of manufacturers. In addition to the silver extracted
flrom gpld 54,655-87 ounces ﬁne have been purchased to meet the
( emanc .
The revenue for the year was 15,489l. 4s. 1d. of which 10,4

fine silver purchased by the branch


at 13. per 02. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .. .
Value of Silver purchased at 18. per oz. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
n ,, Bronze ,,
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gol


Value of Silver in deposits at 13. per 02. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .. .
Value of Silver purchased at 18. per oz. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
n ,, Bronze ,,
Fees
Pr

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 18. per oz. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
n ,, Bronze ,,
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold
Coinage)
Gain on Fractional Difference (Bullion A

silver purchased by the branch


The average price obtained in 1924 was 3693
pence per ounce ﬁne as compared with 34-61 pence per ounce ﬁne.
in 1923. A table of the revenue obtained from this source for two
years past is given.
. _ 55 s. (l. 1; s. (I.
Paid to DepOSItors fo


During 1924, silver equivalent to 8507368 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 13,0891. 2s. 911. Local sales accounted for 1,957-49 ounces, the.
balance going to the Melbourne Branch on account of the Common-
wealth Treasury. The average price obtained


at ls.peroz. Weight. at [3 173. 101d. \Velght. at ls. per 02.
per oz. std. , ﬁne. per oz. std. ‘ ﬁne.
Bull' ' s. i s. d.‘ 025. . . . . Gold Coin '— . 025. g . , . £ 5. d. g s.
lsiofaiilujigrelg‘gi 30:8“? 15:5125 3 1 8.36915 ~ , A - For Circ


Value Of silver in deposits at Is. the OZ. ﬁne
Premium on silver bullion sold
Proceeds of sale of sweep: gross...
Less expenses...
Extra Value :—Pyx Pieces, 1921w~23
Charges for Commonwealth coinage
Gain in coin deliveries
‘ ,, ,, computati

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of silver purchased at Is.the oz. line
Balance of Silver Revenue Account,
j 151: January, 1925
I3;
366 I
382
£11,69I
'u‘
H er.(\l
H
IﬁH l\
VENOM)».
(X30
5
12
I
{l

silver purchased by the branch


havebeen made to jewellers and others for manufacturing
purposes. ln order to meet the demand it has been necessary to
purchase 9,342-50 ounces of ﬁne silver in addition to the supplies
derived from the process of gold reﬁning.
H The revenu

fine silver purchased by the branch


at 18. per oz. ﬁne (ace Gold
Deposrts and Gold Coinage Account)
Value of Silver purchased at 15. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
.. ,, Bronze ..
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold De


Value of Silver in deposits at 18. per oz. ﬁne (ace Gold
Deposrts and Gold Coinage Account)
Value of Silver purchased at 15. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
.. ,, Bronze ..
Fees
Procee

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 15. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
.. ,, Bronze ..
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold
Coinage) . .
Gain on Fractional Difference (Bull

silver purchased by the branch


The average price obtained in 1925 was 34-76
pence per ounce ﬁne as compared with 36-93 pence per ounce ﬁne
in 1924. A table of the revenue obtained from this source for two
years past is given.
1
£ 5 d. 1 £ 5. 11,
Paid to Depositors for si


During 1925 silver equivalent to 79,119-03 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 11,4601. 10s. 7d. Local sales accounted for 1,817-32 ounces, the
balance going to the Melbourne Branch on account of the Common-
wealth Treasury. The average price obtained


at I8. per 02. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) 549
Value of Silver purchased at 1.9. per 02. ﬁne 189
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* 1,210
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 26,686
,, ,, Bronze ,, 4,516
Fees 1,364


Value of Silver in deposits at I8. per 02. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) 549
Value of Silver purchased at 1.9. per 02. ﬁne 189
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* 1,210
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 26,686
,, ,,

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 1.9. per 02. ﬁne 189
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* 1,210
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 26,686
,, ,, Bronze ,, 4,516
Fees 1,364
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold
Coinage) .. 242
Ga

silver purchased by the branch


The average price obtained in 1926 was 31-67 pence
per ounce ﬁne as compared with 34-76 pence per ounce ﬁne in 1925.
The revenue obtained from this source during the last two years was
as follows :—
1925 1926
’ ‘ 1
t 1' s. (I. l 1.‘ 5. (1.


During 1926 silver equivalent to 66,344-22 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 8,7541. 14s. 4d. Local sales accounted for 1,992-09 ounces, the
balance going to the Melbourne Branch on account of the Common-
wealth Treasury. The average price obtained i


Bronze— 1 1 1700 1 _ _ __ Standard gold at £3 17s. 101d. per ounce troy, and a proportion of
Flagging Nil. 1 Nil. l ’300 _ — ~ the silver at a rate per ounce to be ﬁxed by the Deputy Master from
pgrtﬁings j l — ~ ‘ — — time to time. The pro


 1s. per ounce ﬁne and the amount realised on the Silver Bullion sold.
C
1923
1924
1925
1926
19
1922)
Xclu
l
1872
to
1)
I.*‘
7
1
TA 13
192
new.“
7.
opening of the Mint on the 12th June, 1872, to the 3lst December,
'l‘oml
Melbourne
'13
33,42


Value of Silver in deposits at 15. per oz. tine 1x071 (151d
Shinni' ﬂ ,1} v . purchased 78§ 191 . Deposits: and Gold Coinztge Account) 447 3
i). 6} 111'5 9x11511305” _ fr) (3 \alue of Silver purchased {it Is. per 07.. ﬁne 329 18 1
1’11 ()1

silver contained in gold deposits


The average price obtained in 1927 was 2820 pence
per ounce ﬁne as compared with 31 '67 pence per ounce ﬁne in 1926.
The revenue obtained from this source during the last two years was
as follows :—
l
1926. l 1927.
J 3. d. ,5 5. (Z.
Paid to


During 1927 silver equivalent to 49,179'52 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 5,778]. 63. 10d. Local sales accounted for 2,175‘14 ounces, the
balance going to the Melbourne Branch on account of the Common-
wealth Treasury. The average price obtained i


at 15. per oz.
\\'eiglit.
fine,
‘ \’ alue
I
Bullion in store on
S.
10 18
01:41 5
9
i-n
1‘ s. a,
1;
Gold.
l
1 Value
i per oz. std.
1
‘(mid Coin .2 ,.
1,382,842
s.
1‘ or Circulation 18
11168175. 10.1.11.
11.
,' Silver
, (contained '11 g
depos


at 15. per 02. ﬁne (535 Gold
Value of Silver allowed to Depositors Deposits and Gold Coinage Account)
,, ,, purchased Value Of Silver purchased at 15. per oz. ﬁne
Shipping Expenses Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*..
Paid over to State Tre


Value Of Silver purchased at 15. per oz. ﬁne
Shipping Expenses Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*..
Paid over to State Treasury... Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Balance due to State Treasury on 3lst December 1928 ,, ,, Bronze ,,

silver purchased by the branch


The average price obtained in 1928 wasfi‘Z . 131927
per ounce ﬁne as compared with 2820 pence per ounce ne in S was
The revenue obtained from this source during the last two year
as follows :—
1928.
£ 5. (1. £54 53. 1:.
Paid to Depositors f

the printed figure is destroyed in this scan; the quote carries what survives and no reading is claimed


at ls. per oz.
ﬁne.
Gold.
Total Value.
Silver
(contained in gold
deposits).
Issues.
Value
at £3 17s, 101d.
per 02. std.
Weight. Weight.
at ls. per oz.
Tota lValue.
Value
fine.
Bullion in store on ozs.
lst January, 1928 - 3,037-55
Deposits :


at
15. per oz,
VALUE.
ISSUES.
Weight
015. std.
Value at
£3 175. 1014.
per 02.
Weight
25. ﬁne.
Value at
15. per oz,
VALUE.
Bullion in Store lst
January, 1929.
Deposits. —
Rough Gold
Light Gold Coin
Bullion received from
Sweep from pre-
melti


at ls. per 02. ﬁneT (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*. .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage.
,, ,, Bronze ,,
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold
Coinage) .. .
Gain on


Value of Silver in deposits at ls. per 02. ﬁneT (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*. .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage.
,, ,, Bronze ,,
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and

silver contained in gold deposits


The average price obtained in 1929 was 2698 pence
per ounce ﬁne as compared with 2921 pence per ounce ﬁne in 1928.
The revenue obtained from this source during the last two years was
as follows :—
1928. 1929.
£ 5. d. ,6 5. (Z.
Paid to Depos


During 1929 silver equivalent to 50,691'90 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 5,6991. 65. 5d. Local sales accounted for 3,089'94 ounces, the
balance going to the Melbourne Branch on account of the Common-
wealth Treasury. The average price obtained in


at ls. per 02.
ﬁne.
Weight.
Gold.
Silver
(contained in gold
deposits).
Issues.
Value
at £3 17s. 1014.
per 02. std.
Weight.
Total Value.
Value
at 15. per 02.
ﬁne,
\Veight.
Bullion in store on
Ist January, 1929 -
Deposits 2——
Rough Gold
Bulli


at 6d. per oz. ﬁneT (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*..
Charge for manufacture of Bronze and Cupro- -nickel
Coinage . .
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold
Coinage) .
Gain o


Value of Silver in deposits at 6d. per oz. ﬁneT (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*..
Charge for manufacture of Bronze and Cupro- -nickel
Coinage . .
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposit

silver contained in gold deposits


The average price obtained in 1930 was 19-66 pence per
ounce line as compared with 26-98 pence per ounce ﬁne in 1929. The
reﬁenue obtained from this source during the last two years was as
10 ows 2—4
l
1929. 1930.
. _ s. d. I . (1.
Paid to


During 1930 silver equivalent to 46,396-40 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 3,8002. 7S. 1003. Local sales accounted for 1,345. 26 ounces. Messrs.
‘Johnson Matthey & Co., London, took 9,240-88 ounces, the balance
going to the Melbourne Branch on


at ls. peroz.
Value
ﬁne.
Total Value.
Silver
(contained in gold
deposits). '
Gold.
Issues,
Value
at ls. per oz.
Value
at £3 175. 101d.
per 02. std.
\Veight.
Total Value.
g s. (1.
12,662 7 11
18 10
025.
6,083'
015.
3,251 -98
Bullion in store


at 1d per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .
Value of Silver purchased at 1d. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion’“. ..
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage.
Bronze.
1: .,
Fees ..
Proceeds of sale of Sweep


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .
Value of Silver purchased at 1d. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion’“. ..
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage.
Bronze.
1: .,
Fees .

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 1d. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion’“. ..
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage.
Bronze.
1: .,
Fees ..
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold
Coinage)
Gain on Fractional Diﬂerence (Bu

silver purchased by the branch


The average price obtained in 1931 was 16- 18 pence per ounce
ﬁne as compared with 19% pence per ounce ﬁne in 1930. The
ievenue obtained from this source during the last two years was as
ollows :——~
1930. 1931.
,5 s. d. f s. 03
Paid to Depo


During 1931 silver equivalent to 55,824-04 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 3,7631. 12s. 7d. Local sales accounted for 1,548- 37 ounces. Messrs.
Johnson Matthey & C0,, London, took 54,275-67 ounces.
The average price obtained in 1931 was 16- 18


at 3d. per oz.
Value
ﬁne.
Total Value.
Gold.
Issues.
Value
at £3 17:. 101d.
per oz. std.
Weight.
(contained in gold
Weight.
Silver
deposits).
Total Value.
Value
at 311. per 02.
ﬁne.
- «,W—a-~-—~ 7»
Bullion in store on
Ist january, 1931 -
De


gold at 31. 178. 10.103. per ounce troy, and a proportlon 01
. "‘ H '—‘ co to e: ~ “ ‘
a) a) E 8 >3& 2‘ .2 5. g“ a 2‘ § the Silver at a rate per ounce to be ﬁxed by the Deputy Master from
:5: E E E e " " 7 " °' E time to time. The pr


at 1d. per 02. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) 212 17
Value of Silver purchased at 111. per 02. ﬁne 11 2
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* 2,932 6 11
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage -—
Charge for manufacture of Br


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per 02. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) 212 17
Value of Silver purchased at 111. per 02. ﬁne 11 2
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* 2,932 6 11
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage -—

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 111. per 02. ﬁne 11 2
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* 2,932 6 11
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage -—
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage 8,707 10
Fees 311 5 10 g
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold D

silver purchased by the branch


The average price obtained in London was 19:56 pence per ounce
ﬁne. The revenue obtained from this source during the last two
years was as follows 1»—
1931.
£ 5. (,-
Paid to Depositors for silver allowed 467 9 2,643
Shipping expenses 54 l 7


During 1932 silver equivalent to 72,901-27 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 5,976l. 123. Local sales accounted for 1309-83 ounces. Messrs.
Johnson Matthey & Co., London, took 71,591-44 ounces.
The average price obtained in London was 19:56 pence


at 3d. per oz. ‘ . at £3 17s. 1014. Weight. at 3d. per oz.
per 02. std. ﬁne. per 02. std. ﬁne.
Bullion in store on 025. g s. d. 025. £ 5. d, £ . . Gold Coin :— . 5 s. d. . d. E s. d.
lst January, 1932 - 357-11 1,390 9 11 16,683-54 208 10 11


at 1d. per oz. ﬁne (sec Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account)
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage
Fees
Proceeds -Of sale of Sweep (Gold DepOsits and Gold
Coi


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per oz. ﬁne (sec Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account)
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage
Fees
Proceeds -Of sale of Sweep

silver contained in gold deposits


The average price obtained in London was 19-62 pence per ounce
ﬁne. The revenue obtained from this source during the last two
years was as follows :—
! 1932. 1933.
l
f; s. (1. £ s. (1.
Paid to Depositors for silver allowed 2,643 12 2 3,729


During 1933 silver equivalent to 89,370-87 ounces ﬁne was sold
for 7,343l. 163. 5d. Local sales accounted for 1,390-67 ounces. Messrs.
Johnson Matthey & Co., London, took 87,980-20 ounces.
The average price obtained in London was 19-62


at 3d. per oz. Weight. at [3 17:. 10%. Weight. at 34. per oz.
per 02. std. ' ﬁne. per 02. std. ﬁne.
Bullion in store on ozs. g s. d. 07.5. 5 s. d. £ 3. . '
lst January, 1933... 437'92 1,705 3 1 23,777'02 297 4 3 2,002 7 For Circulation — __


at
1d. per 02.
Weight
025. std.
Weight
Ozs. ﬁne.
VALUE.
g s. d. g s. d. ,5 s. :1.
9,891 5,800-23 24 3 9,91512 4
857,777 14 1 857,931 4
Bullion in Store lst
January, 1934
Deposits :—
Rough Gold ..
Bullion received
from Sweep from
pre-melting


Value of Silver in deposits at 162. per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account)
Value of Silver purchased at 1d. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 1d. per 02. ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage
Fees .
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold
Coinage)
Gain on Frac

silver purchased by the branch


The average price obtained in London was 23-09 pence per ounce ﬁne.
The revenue obtained from this source during the last two years was as
follows :—
1933. 1934.
s. d. £ 5. d.
Paid to Depositors for silver allowed 3,729 5 5 3,383 11 4
Shipp


During 1934 silver equivalent to 74,026-13 ounces ﬁne was sold for
7,171l. 14s. 11d. Local sales accounted for 2,332-92 ounces. Messrs.
Johnson Matthey & (30., London, took 71,693-21 ounces.
The average price obtained in London was 23-0


at 3d. per oz.
Weight.
ﬁne.
Gold.
Silver
(contained in gold
deposits) .
Issues.
Value
at {3 17s, 101d.
per oz. std.
Value
at 3d. per 02.
Weight.
ﬁne .
Total Value.
5. d.
Bullion in store on
lst january, 1934
Deposits :—
Rough Gold
Bullion r


at 1d. per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .. 181
Value of Silver purchased at 1d. per oz. ﬁne 43
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage . . . ...
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Co


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) .. 181
Value of Silver purchased at 1d. per oz. ﬁne 43
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage . . . ...
Charge

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d per oz. ﬁne (566 Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account). 209
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* .. 4, 500
Charge for manufacture Of Silver Coinage 23, 378
Charge for manufacture of Bronze and Cupro- -Nicke

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver purchased at 1d. per oz. ﬁne 43
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion*
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage . . . ...
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage 13,584
Fees . . 566
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and

silver purchased by the branch


The average price obtained in London was 31-31 pence per ounce ﬁne.
The revenue obtained from this source during the last two years was as
follows :—
1934. 1935.
g s. d. f: s. 11.
Paid to Depositors for silver allowed 3,383 11 4 5,759 5 7
S


During 1935 silver equivalent to 77,411-93 ounces ﬁne was sold for
10,134l. 19s. 10d. Local sales accounted for 1,575-73 ounces. Messrs.
Johnson Matthey & Co., London, took 75,836-20 ounces.
The average price obtained in London was 31-3


The average price obtained in London was 22-05 pence per ounce ﬁne.
The revenue obtained from this source during the last two years was as
follows :—
1935. 1936.
Paid to Depositors for silver allowed
Shipping expenses
ank charges
,5 5.
5,75


During 1936 silver equivalent to 97,635-44 ounces ﬁne was sold for
9,021]. 153. 4d. Local sales accounted for 2,208-56 ounces. Messrs.
Johnson Matthey & Co., London, took 95,426-
88 ounces.
The average price obtained in London was 22-05


at 3d. per oz.
1 ﬁne.
Weight.
Bullion in store on
Ist January, 1936
Deposits :—
Rough Gold
Bullion received
from Sweep from
pre-melting
ozs.
338-94
864,186-47
8960
40972
Gain in operating
;
, s. 4.
1,319
1411
3,364,926 7
348 17 7
1,595 6 11


at 1d. per 02. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) 389
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* 4,798
Charge [or manufacture of Silver Coinage 34,162
Charge for manufacture of Bronze and CuprO—Nickel
Coinage 14,352
Fees 799
Proceeds


Value Of Silver in deposits at 1d. per 02. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account) 389
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* 4,798
Charge [or manufacture of Silver Coinage 34,162
Charge for manufacture of Bronze and CuprO—Nickel
Coina

silver contained in gold deposits


The average price obtained in London was 18 41 pence per ounce ﬁne.
The revenue obtained from this source during the last two years was as
follows :—
1936. 1937.
., s. d. ,5 s. d:
Paid to Depositors for silver allowed 5,847 18 9,956 16 6
Sh


During 1937 silver equivalent to 174,704- 48 ounces ﬁne was sold for
13,5031. 2s. 11d. Local sales accounted for 2,388-32 ounces. Messrs.
Johnson Matthey & Co., London, took 172,316' 16 ounces.
95
The total net revenue paid to the State


at 3d. per oz.
1'
l Total Value.
Value Value
at {3 175.10ch.
per oz. std.
Weight.
ﬁne.
5 s.d.‘ g s. d.
4641011 1,927 3 1
1
Issues. d!
d"
Gold Coin :— 1
For circulation..
Pyx pieces
Gold bullion
Silver bullion
Fractional differ
409 19 5 ence


at 1d. per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account)
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* . . 10,419 14
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 30,048
Charge for manufacture of Bronze and Cupro-Nickel
Coinage ...21,867
Fees . . 61


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per oz. ﬁne (see Gold
Deposits and Gold Coinage Account)
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion* . . 10,419 14
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 30,048
Charge for manufacture of Bronze and Cupro-Nickel
C

silver contained in gold deposits


During 1938 silver equivalent to 194,343 55 ounces ﬁne was sold for
22,1341. 105. 7d. Local sales accounted for 2,566-03 ounces. Messrs.
Johnson Matthey & Co., London, took 191,777- 52 ounces.
The revenue obtained from this source durin


4. The value Of each deposit will be calculated as follows z—Standard
gold at 31. 17s. 10%d. per ounce troy, and a proportion of the silver at a
rate per ounce to be ﬁxed by the Deputy Master from time to time.
The proportion Of silver paid


Premium on silver purchased . . . . . . . .
Shipping expenses . . . . . . . . . .
Paid over to State Treasury . .
~15 Balance clue to State Treasury on 31st December, 1945
"6
,6 3.
2,071 11
2 12 1
1,227 7
5,092 5
63 6
2,085 11
321 13
HHQO‘Q

premium paid above the standing rate on silver purchased


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion . . . . . .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage . . . .
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage . . . . 6,468
Fees 1,533
Claim paid by Insurance Company . 4
Proceeds of sale of Sw


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion . . . . . .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage . . . .
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage . . . . 6,468
Fees 1,533
Claim paid by Insurance Compan

silver contained in gold deposits


During 1945, Silver equivalent to 147,86121 ounces ﬁne was issued, of
which 132,132-85 ounces were disposed of to the Commonwealth Govern-
ment and 15,728-36 ounces to the public. The total amount realised from the
sale of silver was £23,56


 15. per 02. Vciglit [3 175. 10M. Weight 15. per oz.
per oz. std. ﬁne per 02. std. ﬁne
oz. 5 s. 11. oz. 5 s. d. ,6 s. d. 02. f s. 11. oz. ,6 s. d.
% Bullion in store on Gold Coin : l
lst January, 194:3 347-56 1,353 (3 3 19358136 967 18 4 2,


higher. The reduction was made to avert hoarding of silver
coin, in view of an anticipated rise in the price of silver to a pornt where the
bullion value of the coin would become greater than its face value.
The Act authorising the change w


Commonwealth Treasury requested
me to supply some data on a projected alteration of the alloy for silver
coinage, as, from information received, an increase in the price of silver was
expected such as might enforce such an alteration.
Four


immediately undertaken and the London Mint
kindly supplied practical data for the quaternary alloy.
At a later date the Treasury and the Commonwealth Bank expressed their
fears of hoarding if the anticipated rise in silver price occurred. T


The choice
of new alloy was then conﬁned to either the 66% ‘X, silver, which compositlon
would cover the expected rise in price of silver and at the same time utilise
as much of the local silver production as possible, or the British quater


Premium on silver purchased . . . . . 16,246 9 Value of bullion recovered from svi'eep from pre- -rne1ting 85
Shipping expenses . . . . . 167 3 Value of silver 1n deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne . . 85
Paid over to State Treasui'v . . . . 148


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne . . 85
Paid over to State Treasui'v . . . . 148,926 12 Premium on sale of silver bullion . . . . 17,395
Balance due to State Treasury on 31st December, 1946 820 10 Charge for manufacture of silver coinage . . . 141,084


During 1946 silver equivalent to 155,086-98 ounces ﬁne was issued, of
which 149,116-86 ounces were disposed of to the Commonwealth Government
and 5,970-12 ounces to the public. The total amount realised from the sale
of silver was £41,076 1


 15. per oz. Weight £3 17:. 104d, \Veight 15. per 02,
per oz. std. ﬁne per 02. std. ﬁne
oz. ,1; s. (1. oz. 5 s. d. g 5. 02. I s. d. 02. £ 3. d. I s. d.
d
Bullion in store on Gold Coins:
lst January, 1946 449-95 1,751 19 10 8,905-64 445 :3 8


Premium on silver purchased 4,572
Shipping expenses . 81
Paid over to State Treasury 187,854
Balance due to State Treasury on 31st December, 1947. 6
Premium on silver unsold on 3lst December, 1947 2,853
5‘ Paid over to Commonwealth Treasury


at 1d per ounce ﬁne. 146 10
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion , 13,513 5
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 166,660
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage 11,502
Fees . . 2,823 10
Proceeds of sale of sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold Co


During 1947 silver equivalent to 190,124- 58 ounces ﬁne was issued, Of
which 184,523-65 ounces were disposed of to the Commonwealth
Government and 5,600-93 ounces to the Public. The total amount
realised from the sale of silver was £45,978


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
1 Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage
8 Charge for remelting used coin
1
Gain on Fractional Difference (Bullion Account)
Gain on operations


During 1948 silver equivalent to 179,775-04 ounces ﬁne was issued
of which 173,889-67 ounces were disposed of to the Commonwealth
Government and 5,885-37 ounces to the Public. The total amount
realised from the sale of silver was £42,624 14


ample supplies of silver, so
the arrangement whereby the Commonwealth Treasury purchased the
silver ex gold, produced in this Branch, was terminated in November.
The ﬁrst staff change in the year was the appointment of Mr. E. L.
Lewis to ﬁl


at
ls. per 02.
ﬁne
TOTA L VA LUE
Issues
SILVER 1
GOLD (Contained in gold ‘
deposits) 1
1
, VALUE
Weight
Value at
£3 17:. 10%d.
per 02. std.
Value at
is. per 02.
ﬁne
Weight
Bullion in store on
lst January, 1948
Deposits:
Rough Gold
Bullion r


During 1949 silver equivalent to 182,430.98 ounces ﬁn '
of which 178,659.40 ounces were disposed of to the 13531117313?
London, and 3,771.58 ounces to the Public. The total amount realised
frpm the .siale of silver was £46,529 7s. 8d. The n


at
ls. per 02.
ﬁne
Value at
£3 17:. 101d.
per 02. std.
Weight Weight
1 1
1 1
1 GOLD 1
1
Issues 1 1
Value at
£3 175.10.1(1
per oz. std
Weight
SILVER
(Contained in gold
deposits)
__—_’——
Weight 1£
Value at
15. per oz.
ﬁne
1
1
1 TOTAL VALUE
f


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne 486 g
Pa1d over to State rUSERS/tn . 1,480 10 Premium on sale Of Silver Bullion . : .. .. 17,910
Purchase Of Cupéoénlc e CoiIn 1,250 Charge for manufacture of Silver COInage... 60,788 16
iggiaifglfeI—J—SSCUVCEDAECCIDUDI


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Blonze Coinage
Charge for remelting used coin ..
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold Coin
Account)


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Blonze Coinage
Charge for remelting used coin ..
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Depo

silver contained in gold deposits


During 1950 silver equivalent to 184,867-56 ounces ﬁne was issued
of which 180,560- 12 ounces were disposed of to the Royal Mint, London
and 4,307-44 ounces to the Public. The total amount realised from the
sale of silver was £55,653 19s. 9


at
1.1. per 02.
ﬁne
Value at
£3 173. 101d.
per oz. std.
Weight
ozs. £ 5. d.
37215 1,449 1 2
Bullion in store on
00 lst January, 1950
U)
Deposits :—
Rough Gold
Bullion received
from Sweep from
tare-melting
Fractional differ-
ences ... . . .


Premium on Silver purchased
Shipping expenses
Paid over to State Treasury
Amount due—Premium on Silver Account on 3lst Decem-
ber, 1950
Balance due to State Treasury on 31st December, 1951
to
'OWI‘FOO [\lh
_‘
l
v—
V—{v—t
‘52
"101000 O\O\
v—


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Proceeds of silver exported .1
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
,, ,, Bronze Coinage
Charge for remelting used coin .
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits & Gold Co


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Proceeds of silver exported .1
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
,, ,, Bronze Coinage
Charge for remelting used coin .
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep

silver contained in gold deposits


 ls. per oz. ' £3 17:. 101d. Weight 13. per oz.
per oz. std. ﬁne per oz. std. ﬁne
ozs. f. s. d. 023. £ 3. 4. £ . £ 3. d. 025. £ 3. d.
Bullion in store on
06 1st January, 1951 33764 1,314 13 9 21,658-01 1,082 18 2,397 Gold Coins: ‘
M For cir


Premium on Silver purchased... . . 7,756
Shipping expenses . 1,012
Paid over to State Treasury . . . 193,326
Amount due—Premium on Silver Account, etc.,
December, 1951 . 30,119
Balance due to State Treasury on 3lst December, 1952 153
on 31s


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne 584
Premium on Silver purchased... . . 7,756
Shipping expenses . 1,012
Paid over to State Treasury . . . 193,326
Amount due—Premium on Silver Account, etc.,
December, 1951 . 30,119
Balance due to State Treasury on 3lst


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion .
Proceeds of Silver exported.
Charge for manufacture of Silver coinage
Bronze Coinage
Charge for remelting used coin
Fees . .
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver in transitu at 1d. per ounce ﬁne 584
Premium on Silver purchased... . . 7,756
Shipping expenses . 1,012
Paid over to State Treasury . . . 193,326
Amount due—Premium on Silver Account, etc.,
December, 1951 . 30,119
Balance du

silver in transitu


During 1952, silver equivalent to 181,505-76 ounces ﬁne was issued
of which 178,337-36 ounces were disposed of to the Royal Mint, London,
80
and 3,168-40 ounces to the public. The total amount realised from the
sale of srlver was £74,727 Os


Value of Silver in transitu at 1d. per ounce tine
Loss in Silver (Gold Deposits Account)
Shipping expenses
Value of Silver allowed to Depositors
Paid over to State Treasury
Amount due—Premium on Silver Account, etc, on
December, 1952 . . .

silver in transitu


During 1953 silver equivalent to 213,932-05 ounces ﬁne was issued of which
210,906-67 ounces were disposed of to the Royal Mint, London, and 3,025-38
ounces to the public. The total amount reallsed from the sale of s1lver was
£83,872 145. 0


 ls. per 02.
ﬁne
TOTAL VALUE
Bullion in store on
1st January, 1953
Deposits:
Rough Gold
Bullion received
from Sweep from
pre-melting . .
Fractional differ
ences . . . .
Gain in operating. .
d. 025. :6 s. Cl. 15 s. (.1.
3,454,670 12 8 239,59


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne . .
Shipping expenses . . . . . . . . . .
Paid over to State Treasury . .
Amount due—~Premium on Silver Account, etc, on 3lst
December, 1953.
Balance due to State Treasury on 31st December, 1954
£
12
42,473
454 1
948 1


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion . . . . . .
Proceeds of Silver exported . . . . .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage . . . .
Fees .. 2,853
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver in transit at 1d. per ounce ﬁne . .
Shipping expenses . . . . . . . . . .
Paid over to State Treasury . .
Amount due—~Premium on Silver Account, etc, on 3lst
December, 1953.
Balance due to State Treasury on 31st December, 19

silver in transitu


During 1954 silver equivalent to 221,025-34 ounces ﬁne was issued of which ‘ for 801d by the commonwealth Bank 1n Austraha W35 111creased from
218,113'23 ounces were disposed of to the Royal Mint, London, and 2,912'11 £15 95- 10d- 110 £15 1


 15. per 02.
l
Weight 1
1 per oz. standard 1 ﬁne per oz. standard ﬁne
l
Bullion in store on
‘ Gold Coins :
lst January, 1954‘
1,39811 2 59,816-70' 2,99016 8 4,389 7101 for circulation
‘ Pyx Pieces 1. 1 ——- 1 _ 1 __ ___
35918
f. s. d.3 025.


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Shipping expenses . .
Paid over to State Treasury . . . . . .
Amount due—Premium on Silver Account, etc., on Slst
December, 1954 . . . . . . . . . .
Balance due to State Treasury on 3lst December, 1955
£ 5. d.
16 13 4
4


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Proceeds of Silver exported . . .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage
Charge for preparation of Specimen Coins

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of silver in transit at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Shipping expenses . .
Paid over to State Treasury . . . . . .
Amount due—Premium on Silver Account, etc., on Slst
December, 1954 . . . . . . . . . .
Balance due to State Treasury on 3lst Decem

silver in transitu


During 1955 silver equivalent to 230,107'77 ounces ﬁne was issued of W111.Ch
226,913'68 ounces were disposed of to the Royal Mint, London and 3,194'09
ounces to the Public. The total amount realised from the sale of silver was
£90,659 35. 8


at
1d.
per 02.
Total
Value
£ 5. (1.
9,449 18 9
02. ﬁne
34,984-37
oz. std.
2,426 -95
Bullion in store, [st
8 January, 1956
Deposits:
Rough Gold . .
Bullion received from
Sweep from pre-meltmg
162,699-52 633,511 5 l 58,231-58
12-04 46 17
2868


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Proceeds of Silver exported . . . .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage
ICharge for preparation of Specimen Coi

silver contained in gold deposits


Value of Silver in transitu at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Shipping expenses . . . .
Paid over to State Treasury . . . . . . . .
Amount due—Silver Account—on 31st December, 195
Balance due to State Treasury on 3lst December, 1956
61
£ 5.
220
18,940 1

silver in transitu


During 1956 silver equivalent to 200,792- 36 ounces ﬁne was issued 0f Whig
198,502-96 ounces were disposed of to the Royal Mint, London 2111425289 as
ounces to the Public. The total amount realised from the sale of SllVerW
£85,562 145. 11d.


at
ls. per 02.
ﬁne
Gold
(contained in gold
Silver
deposits)
Total Value
Issues
E Weight
Value at
£3 17s. 105d.
per 02. standard
Weight
Value at
15. per oz.
ﬁne
025. £ 5. d.
Bullion in store on lst
January, 1956 .. 1,781“ 8
457 - 55
Deposits


198. 11d.
For the ﬁrst time since 1947 it became necessary to purchase ﬁne silver for
coinage, the supply of coin of the old alloy available being far short of the
amount required for the year’s minting.
During the year replicas of some of

resumption of fine-silver purchase for coinage


In addition, 43,706- 11 ounces of ﬁne silver were sold to the Commonwealth
of Australia for coinage purposes.
Two gold six silver and twenty—seven bronze medals were issued.
9
' ' h Bank was 267584371
The remium on gold paid by the Commonwe

fine silver sold by the branch to the Commonwealth for coinage


at 1d.
per 02. per 02.
Total
Issues Value
Value at
1d.
per 02.
oz. ﬁne £ 5. d. :15 s. d.
T 690,320—1 3 7
Value at
£3 17s. 101d.
per oz.
Receipts w , ht Weight Weight Weight
61g
oz.std. £ 5. d.
177,2—89-42 690,320 13 7
£ 5. (1. £ 5. (1.
14,2


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Proceeds of Silver exported . .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for preparation of Specimen Coins . . .
Fees
Proceeds '6r sale of Sweep (Gold

silver contained in gold deposits


During 1957 silver equivalent to 182,542- 35 ounces ﬁne was issued 0171“
44,746-60 ounces were disposed of to the Royal Mint, London, 135,1 lit
ounces to the Royal Mint, Melbourne and 2677-20 ounces t0 the PUb'
The total amount realised fro


In addition, 36,421 -93 ounces of ﬁne silver were sold to the Commonwealth
of Australia for coinage purposes.
Two gold, six silver and twenty—one bronze medals were issued.
The premium on gold paid by the Commonwealth Bank was 267-84377 per


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage. .
Charge for preparation of Specimen Coins . .
Fees
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gold Deposits and Gold


During 1958 silver equivalent to 192,309'60 ounces ﬁne was issued to the
Royal Mint, Melbourne, and 2,212-42 ounces to the Public. The total amount
realised from the sale of silver was £77,213 85. lld.
The total revenue received during 1958


In addition, 58,381-60 ounces of ﬁne silver were sold to the Commonwealth
of Australia for coinage purposes.
Ten silver and twenty-two bronze medals were issued.
The premium on gold paid by the Commonwealth Bank was 267-84377 per
cent. This


During 1959 silver equivalent to 178,776-15 ounces ﬁne was sold to the
o g “3 “f E m _ ; m g 1‘ Commonwealth of Australia for coinage purposes, and 2,553-87 ounces to the
ﬂ 3 52g ‘” m : 00 IO ; V, 5 Public. The total amount realised from th


In addition, 65,641-71 ounces of ﬁne silver were sold to the Commonwealth
of Australia for coinage purposes.
One Gold, 18 Silver and 29 Bronze Medals were issued.
The premium on gold paid by the Commonwealth Bank was 267-84377 per
cent. Thi


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne
vi
«a
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion 33,916
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 206,194
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage . ..
Charge for manufacture of Specimen Coins
Fm ..
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (Gol


During 1960 silver equivalent to 184,373-94 ounces ﬁne was sold to the C01.Ir
monwealth of Australia for coinage purposes, and 2,629-68 ounces to the P0131“
The total amount realised from the sale of silver was £77,851 Os. 1d.
The total rev


In addition, 97,584'35 ounces of ﬁne silver were sold to the Commonwealth
of Australia for coinage purposes.
Twenty Bronze medals were issued.
The premium on gold paid by the Commonwealth Bank was 267-84377
PCT cent. This remained unchanged


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce
Amount due—Silver Account—on 3lst December, 1960 7 11 Premium on sale of Silver Bullion .. 47,088
E Balance due to State Treasury on 3lst December, 1961 271 5 Charge for Manufacture of Silver Coi

silver contained in gold deposits


During 1961 silver equivalent to 168,66427 ounces ﬁne was sold t0“1e
Commonwealth of Australia for coinage purposes and 2,161-51 ounces It
the Public. The total amount realised from the sale of silver W“
£71,304 6s. 8d.
The total revenue re


In addition, 66,911‘79 ounces of ﬁne silver were sold to the Commonwealth
of Australia for coinage purposes.
Two gold, eleven silver, and twenty-ﬁve bronze medals were issued.
The premium on gold paid by the Reserve Bank of Australia was
26


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne 369 19 8
18 8 Premiu ' '
Balance due to State T m on sale of Silver Bullion
reasury on 3lst December 1962 554 17 7 Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 2313,1324: 1 11
Charge for manufacture of Specimen coins 2 044


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne 369 19 8
18 8 Premiu ' '
Balance due to State T m on sale of Silver Bullion
reasury on 3lst December 1962 554 17 7 Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage 2313,1324: 1 11
Charge for manufact

silver contained in gold deposits


During 1962 silver equivalent to 224,790-68 ounces ﬁne was 50 to
Commonwealth of Australia for coinage purposes and 2,207'07 Puncess
the Public. The total amount realised from the sale of Silver we
£106,560 165. 9d.
65,064 159- 1d
The total


In addition, 77,427' 14 ounces of ﬁne silver were sold to the Commonwealth
of Australia for coinage purposes.
Two gold, three silver and 19 bronze medals were issued.
The premium on gold paid by the Reserve Bank of Australia was 267-84377
p


During 1963 silver equivalent to 188,189-82 ounces ﬁne was sold to the
0mImOHWealth of Australia for coinage purposes and 2,310-01 ounces to the
“bllc- The total amount realised from the sale of silver was £117,406 43. 8d.
‘The total revenu


at
ls. ‘
per oz. ﬁne
Weight
Bullion in store on
lst January, 1963.
Deposits:
Rough Gold
Bullionreceivedfrom
Sweep from pre—
melting . .
Fractional differ-
ences
Gain in operations .
TOTALS .
025. £ 5. d. 025.
329 - 301 1,282 47,480'06 2,374


In addition, 83,118'32 ounces of ﬁne silver were sold to the Commonwealth of
Australia for coinage purposes.
One gold, 5 silver and 18 bronze medals were issued.
The premium on gold paid by the Reserve Bank of Australia was 267-84377
per ce


at 1d. per ounce ﬁne . .
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage . . .
Charge for manufacture of Specimen Coins . . .
Fees . .
Proceeds of sale of Sweep (G
Accoun


Value of Silver in deposits at 1d. per ounce ﬁne . .
Premium on sale of Silver Bullion .
Charge for manufacture of Silver Coinage
Charge for manufacture of Bronze Coinage . . .
Charge for manufacture of Specimen Coins . . .
Fees . .
Proceed

silver contained in gold deposits


During 1964 silver equivalent to 222,649-42 ounces ﬁne was sold to the
Commonwealth of Australia for coinage purposes. To thIs should be added
a weight of 14,702-88 ounces ﬁne which was in transitu and omItted from the
Report for 1963. The


 55.
per oz. ﬁne
Issues
Silver
(contained in gold
deposits)
Total Value
Weight
Value at
per oz. ﬁne
Bullion in store on
Ist January, 1964.
Deposits:
Rough Gold
Bullion received from
Sweep from pre-
melting . .
Fractional differ-
ences .
Gai


During 1965, silver equivalent to 274,417-91 ounces ﬁne was sold to the
Commonwealth of Australia for coinage purposes. Sales to the public for
1965 amounted to 2,886-87 ounces ﬁne and the total amount realised from
the sale of silver was £


at
55.
per oz. ﬁne
Gold
Silver
(contained in gold
deposits)
Issues
Weight
Value at
£3 17s. 101d.
per oz. standard
Weight
1
Value at
53.
per 02. ﬁne
Total Value
Bullion in store on
lst January,
1965 . .
Deposns Rough
Gold. .
Bullion received


During 1966, silver equivalent to 208,539.96 ounces ﬁne was sold to the
Commonwealth of Australia for coinage purposes. Sales to the public for 1966
ameunted to 3,085-94 ounces ﬁne and the total amount realised from the sale
0fs11ver was $2


50c. per
‘ 02. ﬁne
Silver 1
(contained in gold
deposits) 1
1
1
1 .
1 1
1
1
1 Gold
1
Total
I
ssues Value
Value at
37-7875
per 02.
standard
Value at
Weight
Bullion in store on
15!. January, 1966 343-82 2,677-50
Deposits Rough
Gold 757,451-58


percentage column not legible in the OCR

that the coin column and the piece column belong to each other and to this denomination. Real coin is struck within a legal remedy, so the best this check can resolve is about one part in a thousand: it CANNOT detect an error in the last three digits of the coin figure.


printed percentage column 'blanks_from_bars'

printed percentage column 'coin_from_bars'


pieces x statutory coin weight
column totals (pieces)


printed percentage column 'coin_from_blanks'


column totals (bars, blanks, coin, pieces)


pieces x statutory coin weight
column totals (bars, pieces)


pieces x statutory coin weight
column totals (bars, coin, pieces)


pieces x statutory coin weight
column totals (bars, blanks, pieces)


pieces x statutory coin weight
column totals (bars, blanks)


good-coin PIECES x statutory sovereign weight, divided by the printed weight of bars rolled

printed 'percentage of blanks cut from bars'

good-coin pieces x statutory weight / bars against printed 'percentage of good coin from bars'


1924. 1925.
Blanks from bars 71-91 72-99
Good blanks from blanks 92-05 93-98
Coin from blanks 91-82 93-85
Good coin from bars 65-81 68-30
H. A. CORBET,
for Superintendent.
125
C.—M


192-1. 1925. 1926.
Blanks from bars 7191 72-99 73-42.
Good blanks from blanks 92-05 93-98 93-02
‘Coin from blanks 91-82 93-85 9295
Good coin from bars (55-81 6830 68-10
H. A. CORBET,
Chief Teclmical O


1925. 1926. 1927.
Blanks from Bars 72'99 73'42 72'9-1
Good blanks from blanks 93'98 93'02 94'07
Coin from blanks 93'85 92'95 93'87
Good coin from bars .. 68'30 68'10 6830
H. A. CORBET, ,
Chief Technic


1926. 1927. 1928.
Blanks from Bars 7342 7294 73'54
Good blanks from blanks 93'02 94'07 9633
Good coin from good blanks 99'70 99'50 99'81
Goodcornfrombars 68'10 6830 7074
C. O’N. QUIGLEY,
Chief Technic

printed for 1926, 1927 and 1928; note the row label ran together in the OCR as 'Goodcornfrombars'


1927. 1928. 1929.
Blanks from Bars 72'94 73'54 73'78
Good blanks from blanks 94'07 9633 95' 13
Good coin from good blanks 99'50 99'81 99'80
Good coin from bars 68'30 70'74 70'04
The Mint machinery and


1928. 1929. 1930.
Blanks from bars 73-54 73-78 74-08
Good blanks from blanks 96-33 95- 13 9600
Good coin from good blanks 99 -81 99 -80 99-83
Good coin from bars 70-74 70-04 71 -01
C. O’N. QUIGLEY,
Ch


1929. 1930. 1931.
Blanks from bars 73-78 7408 73—92
Good blanks from blanks. as 13 96-00 96-57
Good coin from good blanks 99 -80 99-83 9980
Good coin from bars 70-04 71-01 71-26
C. O’N. QUIGLEY,
Chief


one row of a five-mint comparison; London and Pretoria rejected. The coin figure on this row is OCR-damaged ('1,457,131“)')


There were produced 548,704
ounces sovereigns, an out-turn of 0(3'29 per cent. on the weight of
bars operated upon; and 00,5)ll. ounces half—sovereigns, an out-
turn of 62'16 per cent. 1154,1540 sovereigns and 55,804 half-
soverei

Sydney; the sovereign out-turn is printed 66.29 and read by the OCR as 0(3'29; the half-sovereign out-turn 62'16 is legible


ounces of bars were received for coinage. viz..
583,400'74 ounces l'or sovereigns and 25.10174 ounces t'or halt-
sovereigns. from which 4120,920‘42 ounces of sovereigns and
16,157'05 ounces of halt-sovereigns were delivered to the Bullion
O

Melbourne; bars received 608,502.48 oz appear as 008.0212'48


The weight of standard gold cast into bars was 1,964,708'57
ounces. The weight of good coin produced was 1,236,750‘95
ounces. The percentage of good coin from bars was, therefore,
0295 per cent.
The I

Perth; the percentage is printed 62.95 and read as 0295


the high rate of 93-76 per cent, good blanks from blanks cut, the last
three months" percentage working out at 95-15. The net out-turn
of good coin from bars was 66-26 per cent. The short notice at which
an unexpectedly

Sydney; the branch's own tables were 'Not Printed' this year, so the prose is the only surviving statement of the 1918 yield


The standard bars, ingots and scissel passed for coinage weighed
2,576,124 ounces. The percentage of sovereigns from bars broken
down was 58‘35-~-a poor result mainly attributable to want of skill on

Sydney; note this bars figure (2,576,124 oz, 'standard bars, ingots and scissel passed for coinage') differs from the 2,481,349 oz 'weight of bars rolled' printed for Sydney in the same volume


The standard bars passed for coinage weighed 336,469 ounces,
and the percentage of good coin from bars has been 624. The
improvement over last year’s work is mainly due to the new workmen
becoming mor

Sydney, final year of the branch; 62.4 printed, read as 624


Large quantltleS 0f 1 and 2—cent pieces and a Smaller but lnltlally adeqﬂ WXO 8,325,355 56 7’417’196'69 44’510’000 64.9


amount of 5, 10 and 20—cents were on hand in time for the change to deal WIS - 23,918,432~00 ' 15,249,691 ‘70 14 662 196-76 ) 131 440000


NO silver coinage was executed in 1929. The recovery from silver
sweep for the previous year was 28'78 ounces.
10,8301.

no silver coinage, so no table of amounts passed through the processes; only gold, bronze and cupro-nickel were struck


No silver coinage was executed in 1930.
1,330l. in halfpence for the Commonwealth have been delivered to
the Bullion Ofﬁce.
Including gold a


Current publication of this Report not being possible, the customary
tables and appendices which range over a series of years have been
deferred to my Report for 1945.
Abstracts of Coinage Accounts, A

the 1939-44 volume carries no branch operative-department memoranda at all, so there is no yield table for any of the six war years


* Not Printed.
73 .
indicated under ” Reﬁnery” the current y

Sydney's own tables were not printed in 1918; the yield survives only as the prose figures recorded under table_form 'prose'


Following inquiries, particularly from the United States of America, for
SpeCimens of the Australian coinage, it was agreed with the Commonwealth
Treasury that a limited number of pieces should be prepared

Sets were made up of the shilling, Sixpence,
threepence and penny.

Origin of the Melbourne collectors' specimen programme. No count is printed. The denominations are named in the next sentence, carried in header_quote.


A limited number of sets of specimen coins were prepared for collectors

Count not printed: 'A limited number'. The 1956 report gives the 1955 pieces by denomination (1956 p.35).


OCR: the thousands comma scans as a space. This is the ONLY figure in the seam with no second source; treat as probable, not certain.


In 1956, about 1,500 sets, comprising 25., is. 6d., 3d,
and 1d., were prepared but all have not yet been issued.

florin; shilling; sixpence; threepence; penny

Printed as an approximation - 'about 1,500 sets'. OCR: 'comprising 25., is. 6d., 3d, and 1d.' is 'comprising 2s., 1s., 6d., 3d. and 1d.'


A limited number of sets of speclmen
coins were prepared for collectors.

Count not printed here; the Deputy Master's report on p.35 gives 'about 1,500 sets'.


In addition 1,256 sets of specimen silver coins were prepaf
for collectors.


* In addition 1,256 sets of specimen silver coins and 470 proof pennies were struck by the .
and Melbourne Mints.

The footnote reads '... were struck by the .  and Melbourne Mints' - the first mint name is lost to OCR. The set count is Melbourne's: the same 1,256 appears in the Melbourne memorandum at 1957 p.36.


In addition, 1,500 sets of specimen coins, of the denominations shown above,
were prepared for collectors.

The table immediately above lists florins, shillings, sixpences, threepences and pence; the report does not itemise the set, so the denominations are left as printed.


* In addition 1,500 sets of specimen coins and 474 proof pennies were $1“le by the Melooumchn; ((1)1 ‘
and Perth Mir

The footnote names the Melbourne and Perth Mints jointly. The sets are Melbourne's (same 1,500 in the Melbourne memorandum, 1958 p.41) and the 474 proof pennies Perth's (Perth memorandum, 1958 p.45).


In addition, 1,500 sets of specimen coins of the above denominations were
prepared for collectors.

The table immediately above lists florins, shillings, sixpences, threepences, pence and halfpence.