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The Australian 2 cent coin was introduced at the changeover to decimal currency in 1966. There were no Australian "cent" coins minted prior to 1966.
Such a coin does not exist. The Australian "cent" coins were first introduced in 1966.
Australian dollar was introduced on 1966.
14 February 1966 - with an introductory rate of two dollars to the pound.
Decimal currency was not introduced into Australia until 1966. There is no such thing as an Australian pre 1966 cent.
There is no Australian "cent" from 1938. Decimal currency was introduced in Australia in 1966.
There is no Australian "cent" from 1939. Decimal currency was introduced in Australia in 1966.
All 1966 Australian 50 cent coins were minted in Canberra. They have the distinction of possibly being the most hoarded coin in Australia.
If you're referring only to Australian coins struck only in 1966: 1. The 1966 Australian 50¢ has 0.3415 ozt pure silver in it; 2. The 1966 Australian "Wavy Baseline" 20¢ is worth between approximately $200 and $4,000 at the moment. This is a rare type of 1966 20¢ - it is quite rare and has a different shape to the base of the 2 on the reverse (tails side).
Australia converted to decimal currency on the 14th of February, 1966.
On the 14th of February, 1966, decimal currency was introduced in Australia and the Pounds, Shillings and Pence were progressively withdrawn. The bank notes were destroyed and the coins melted down.
Australia converted to decimal currency on the 14th of February, 1966.