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Prior to decimalisation of the Australian currency on the 14th of February, 1966, the Australian coinage consisted of the following -
- Halfpenny (bronze) - no decimal equivalent - equalled 0.41 cents
- Penny (bronze) - no decimal equivalent - equalled 0.83 cents
- Threepence (silver) - no decimal equivalent - equalled 2.5 cents
- Sixpence (silver) - converted to 5 cents
- Shilling (silver) - converted to 10 cents
- Florin (silver)(Two Shillings) - converted to 20 cents
- Crown (silver)(Five Shillings only issued in 1937 and 1938) - converted to 50 cents
There were 12 Pennies in a Shilling and 20 Shillings in a Pound.
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What is the value of a 1933 Australian cent?
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.
How can you tell if a 1966 Australian 50 cent coins was minted in Canberra?
All 1966 Australian 50 cent coins were minted in Canberra. They have the distinction of possibly being the most hoarded coin in Australia.
What is the value of a 1945 Australian cent?
Such a coin does not exist. The Australian "cent" coins were first introduced in 1966.
Are circulated australian coins from 1966 through to 1966 collectibles?
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).
What is the value of a 1939 Australian 20 cent coin?
Such a coin does not exist. The first Australian 20 cent coins were issued in 1966.
What is the value of a 1962 Australian 20 cent coin?
Such a coin does not exist. The first Australian 20 cent coins were issued in 1966.
What is a zac?
A zac is Australian slang for a sixpence, before Australian decimalization in 1966.
What types of things are on Australian coins and banknotes?
All Australian coins feature the reigning Monarch on the obverse, currently Queen Elizabeth II since 1953. For the introduction of the Australian decimal currency in 1966, it was decided to have a uniquely Australian design for coins and most banknotes. See the links below to the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) and The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for images of current Australian coins and banknotes.
How valuable are Australian one cent coins?
Australian 1 cent coins are no longer in circulation, but unless they are part of a proof set or are in mint condition, they are worth 1 cent.
Do Australian coins have D G Regina on their faces?
All Australian coins carry an image of the British monarch on the obverse. There is an Australian design and the denomination on the reverse. The latin terms relating to the monarch were discontinued with the changeover to decimal currency in February 1966.
Need to obtain a list of all circulated Australian 50 cent coins since decimal currency began?
See the link to the Royal Australian Mint below for mintage details of all Australian 50 cent coins since 1966.
What is the difference between the Australian 1966 proof sets where each either states 'Commonwealth of Australia' or 'Royal Australian Mint'?
With both the 1966 Australian "Proof" and "Mint" sets, sets labelled "Commonwealth of Australia" include 5, 10 and 20 cent coins minted at the Royal Mint London. With sets labelled "Royal Australian Mint", all coins were minted at the Royal Australian Mint Canberra.
