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The first Australian 50 cent coin was issued on the 14th of February, 1966, along with the rest of the initial release of Australian decimal coins and banknotes.
The original 1966 50 cent coin was round and had an 80% silver content. Due to steep increases in the proce of silver, somebody figured out that the silver was worth more than 50 cents, so the coin was discontinued. All subsequent 50 cent coins were 12 sided and had no silver in them at all.
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Can you shape an Australian coin?
No. Australian coins, with the exception of the 50 cent coin which is 12 sided or dodecagonal, come in the regulation shape of "round".
Is there a picture of a 1966 Australian 50 cent coin?
Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Usually you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. See the link below.
Does a 20 cent coin with an E on the front come from Australia?
Other than for the the two "E's" in Elizabeth II, there are no "E's" on the front of Australian coins. All Australian coins have "AUSTRALIA" inscribed on the front.
What is the currency like in Australia?
They have a system of Australian Dollars which contain 100 cents. There is no one dollar note (bill, in the US) and there is no two dollar note; instread there are one dollar coins and two dollar coins. There are no one cent pieces; the 5 cent coin is the smallest coin, and there are coins for 10, 20 and 50 cents. Notes come in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Australian notes have some security features that are unique. See link for more. The system works very well.
Can you see a picture of a 1917 Australian Penny?
Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Usually you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. The 1917 Australian Penny is almost identical to the 1911 Australian Penny. See the link below for a 1911 Australian Penny.
What does a 1978 Australian 50 cent coin look like?
Apart from the year, the fact that Queen Elizabeth II has aged and a few commemorative coins with different designs, Australian decimal coins look pretty much the same as they always have. There are no longer any one or two cent coins and the One and Two Dollar coins have been introduced into the currency. See the Royal Australian Mint link below.
When did the Australian 1 and 2 Dollar coins come into circulation?
In view of their minimal purchasing power, the Australian 1 and 2 cent coins had became virtually worthless and considering their value, they were relatively expensive to make. The last Australian 1 cent coins were put into general circulation in 1990 and the last 2 cent coins were put into general circulation in 1989. They were both progressively withdrawn from circulation in 1994 and all prices rounded off to the nearest 5 cents. The Australian 1 and 2 cent coins have not been de-monetised and are still considered to be legal tender and can be deposited in banks. According to the Australian Currency Act of 1965, 1 and 2 cent coins are legal tender if, when submitted for payment, they do not exceed a combined value of 20 cents. There may be problems in getting a business to accept them however. The one cent coin was minted for "Mint Packs" only in 1991. The two cent coin was minted for "Mint Packs" only in 1990 and 1991. The only decimal copper coins used in Australia were the one and two cent coins.
When did the first Sacagawea coin come out?
2000
Were the first British settlers assisted by the Australian government to come to Australia?
No. At that time, there was no Australian government.
What word would come first in alphabetical order The Australian Ballet or Automobile?
Australian ballet.
Where did a 1903 Indian Head cent the size of Lincoln's head on a penny come from?
It is called a "mini coin". They are manufactured as a novelty and have no numismatic {fancy word for coin collecting} value.
What is the value of a Indian head cent 1856?
Check that coin again. Indian head cents didn't come out until 1859.
