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The E-Sylum: Volume 18, Number 17, April 26, 2015, Article 41

MACQUARIE MINT THREATENED OVER COPYRIGHTED IMAGE USE

The issue of copyright seldom comes up in coin designs, but when it does, it's a big deal. The Melbourne-based Macquarie Mint has been accused of using a copyrighted image on one of its coin products. -Editor

Macquarie Mint Anzac coin

A Victorian souvenir coin maker has continued to unlawfully use the word ‘Anzac’ and the rising sun logo despite promising to stop.

On Friday morning, the website of Melbourne-based company Macquarie Mint prominently advertised a Gallipoli Landing-themed $10 silver coin.

“Macquarie Mint does not have permission to use the word Anzac for this purpose,” a Veterans Affairs spokesperson has confirmed.

The company had reportedly agreed to stop using the protected insignia after the Department of Veterans Affairs threatened a $51,000 fine on 21 April.

The word ‘Anzac’ and the rising sun badge cannot be used without prior written approval from the department.

Marketing material spruiking the coin, which claims to be legal tender on the Pacific island of Kiribati, has been sent to thousands of homes.

A further investigation has been launched, Veterans Affairs said.

To read the complete article, see:
Macquarie Mint continues to sell illegal Anzac coin (http://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2015/04/24/mint-investigated-anzac-use/)



Wayne Homren, Editor

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