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A "Proof" or "Proof - Fleur Du Coin" coin is one that is struck on specially prepared and highly polished dies. After the coin is struck, it is hand polished to give a mirror like finish. Most modern "Proof" coins have the highlights frosted to give a good contrast.
"Proof" coins are made from the same metal as general circulation coins, but are often also made from silver or gold.
"Proof" coins are worth a good deal more than their face value and are intended as a souvenir or investment.
Most mints produce a variety of "Proof" coins in various denominations each year, mostly in "Proof" coin sets.
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What is the difference between the 1911 Penny minted in Perth?
What is the difference between the 1911 Penny minted in Perth? (and what?)No Australian Pennies were minted at the Perth Mint until 1940.
What is the value of a Perth 1923 Half-Sovereign?
Such a coin does not exist. The only British Half-Sovereign coins minted in 1923 were minted at the Pretoria Mint in South Africa and were all Proof coins.
How do you know if a 1956 Australian Penny was minted in Perth?
1956 Australian Pennies minted at the Melbourne Mint have no mintmark. 1956 Australian Pennies minted at the Perth Mint have a dot (.) after the Y in PENNY (PENNY.)
What does a 1956 Australian proof penny minted in Perth look like?
An Australian 1956 Penny looks almost exactly the same as any other Australian Penny minted from 1955 to 1964 inclusive. A 1956 Penny minted in Perth will have a mintmark (.) after the "Y" in PENNY (Y.). The Melbourne Penny has no mintmark. See the 1964 penny at the link below.
Is the 1943 Australian penny minted in Perth rare?
The Australian 1943 Penny was minted variously at the Melbourne Mint (no mintmark), Perth Mint (mintmark is a dot after the Y in PENNY "Y.") and Bombay Mint (mintmark is an "I" under King George's bust).
What is the value of a 1977 Australian Penny?
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964.
What is the value of 1959 Australian penny?
An Australian 1959 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $160 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $30 AUD. There were 1.617 million minted. An Australian 1959 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $22 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.50 to $3 AUD. There were 14.428 million minted. An Australian 1959 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne) (Proof), could fetch up to $1,575 AUD. There were 1,506 minted. An Australian 1959 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne) (Unique Proof - struck in silver), could fetch up to $25,000 AUD. An Australian 1959 bronze Penny (QE II)(minted in Perth) (Proof), could fetch up to $1,400 AUD. There were 1,030 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Where is the mintmark on a 1964 Australian Penny?
Australian Pennies from 1955 to 1964 inclusive were minted at either or both of the Melbourne Mint and the Perth Mint. Pennies minted at the Melbourne Mint have no mintmark. Pennies minted at the Perth Mint can be identified by a dot "." after the "Y" in PENNY, eg. "PENNY.". In other years, Perth Mint Pennies can also be identified by a dot after the "A" in AUSTRALIA, eg. "AUSTRALIA." or, a dot between the designers initials "K.G".
Where is the mintmark on a 1942 Australian Halfpenny?
An Australian 1942 Halfpenny minted in Melbourne, has no mintmark. An Australian 1942 Halfpenny minted in Perth has a dot (.) after the (Y) in PENNY (PENNY.). An Australian 1942 Halfpenny minted in Bombay has an (I) below the King's head.
What is the value of a 1770 Scottish Halfpenny minted in Perth?
There were no Scottish coins minted after the union of Scotland with Britain in 1707. The UK issued and used a common coinage.
What are the mintmarks on 1953 Australian Pennies?
An Australian 1953 Penny minted in Perth has a dot (.) after the (A) in AUSTRALIA (AUSTRALIA.). All other Pennies were minted in Melbourne and have no mintmark.
How many different 1944 Australian Penny coins were minted?
The 1944 Australian Penny was minted at one of two mints. Melbourne Mint (no mintmark - 2.45 million minted. Perth Mint (mintmark = Y.) - 27.83 million minted.
