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Yes there was, but it was not for general circulation, and it is not even regarded as an official Australian coin. It was known as the "Swan Dollar".
Many were surprised that a One Dollar coin was not a part of Australia's new currency, so the editor of a coin magazine ran a competition amongst his readers to design one. The "Swan Dollar" was the winning entry.
The obverse depicts a swan in flight, the with the word "AUSTRALIA", a crown and 1967.
It was a very limited mintage, Proof coins in silver and gold specifically for collectors.
The reverse has a design of Australian flora with a large 1.00 across the coin.
In their original condition and packaging -
The silver Uncirculated "Swan Dollar" coins (milled edge) could get up to $925 AUD.
There were 1,500 minted.
The silver Proof "Swan Dollar" coins (plain edge) could get up to $975 AUD.
There were 750 minted.
The gold Proof "Swan Dollar" coins (plain edge) could get up to $12,000 AUD.
There were 10 minted and two are known to have been destroyed in the Ash Wednesday bushfires.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What else can I help you with?
Is the Australian dollar real gold?
No. There is no precious metal in any Australian general circulation coin. The Australian One and Two Dollar coins are made from an aluminium-bronze alloy.
When were the Australian One Dollar notes made?
The first Australian One Dollar notes were issued in 1966 at the introduction to decimal currency. The last Australian One Dollar notes were issued in 1982. They were replaced with a One Dollar coin in 1984 and progressively withdrawn from circulation.
What is the value of an Australian 200 Dollar gold coin?
The Australian Two Dollar coin is made from copper, aluminium and nickel and is of a gold appearance. Very occasionally, some Proof coins are made from silver and issued in sets. The 2000 $2 coin was not one of these. If you have a silver $2 coin, it has been plated. Modified coins are worthless as a collectible.
What is the value of 1967 half dollar coin?
The 1967 Kennedy half dollar is a 40% silver coin (1965-1969) but so many were made only a very high grade uncirculated example is worth more than the silver in the coin. The silver value today is about $4.00
What is the silver content of an Australian 50 cent coin?
The Australian Dollar coin was first issued in 1984. There was a One Dollar coin minted in 1967, but it was not for general circulation, and it is not even regarded as an official Australian coin. It was known as the "Swan Dollar". It was a very limited mintage, Proof coins in silver and gold specifically for collectors. The obverse depicts a swan in flight, the with the word "AUSTRALIA", a crown and 1967. The reverse has a design of Australian flora with a large 1.00 across the coin. In their original condition and packaging, the silver coins could get up to $1,000 AUD. The gold coins could get up to $12,000 AUD. Only ten were minted and two are known to have been destroyed in the Ash Wednesday bushfires.
Are Australian coins in the 1970's made from silver?
From 1967 onwards, no general circulation Australian coin has contained any silver, or any other precious metal at all. Since 1967, all Australian "silver" coins are made from a 75% copper and 25% nickel alloy.
Value of us half dollar coin 1967?
The 1967 Kennedy half dollar is a 40% silver coin (1965-1969) but so many were made only a very high grade uncirculated example is worth more than the silver in the coin. The silver value today is about $2.70
What is different about the Australian Ten Dollar note and the 50 cent coin?
Just about everything is different. The current Australian Ten Dollar note is made from a polymer compound and is an oblong shaped piece of bluish coloured plastic first issued in 1993. The current Australian 50 cent coin is twelve sided (dodecagonal) and made from a copper nickel alloy.
What was the first dollar made in Australia?
The first Australian One Dollar note along with the Two, Ten and Twenty Dollar notes, were issued on the 14th of February, 1966, at Australia's conversion to decimal currency. The first Australian One Dollar coin was issued in 1984.
Are Australian coins from the late 1960's made from silver?
No. The only Australian decimal coin to ever contain any silver, was the 1966 round 50 cent coin. They were withdrawn from circulation when the price of silver skyrocketed in 1967.
What year was the Australian One Dollar note serial number DKP made?
The Australian One Dollar note (Johnston/Stone) in the serial number range DGJ to DPS would have been printed in 1982. The last of the One Dollar notes to be printed before the introduction of the One Dollar coin.
What Australian coins were made in 2007?
The only Australian coins minted for general circulation in 2007 were the 5, 10 and 20 cent coins and the 2 Dollar coin. The 50 cent coin was only minted as a Non-Circulating Commemorative and, the 1 Dollar coin was only minted for Uncirculated or Mint year sets and Proof sets.
