0
The first, last and only year the round Australian 50 cent coin was issued was in 1966.
They were made with an 80% silver content. The price of silver skyrocketed around this time and the silver was worth more than the coin, so they were withdrawn from circulation in 1967.
The next Australian 50 cent coin was issued in 1969. It was dodecagonal (12 sided) and made from the more commonplace and cheaper copper-nickel alloy.
What else can I help you with?
Why was the metallic composition and shape of the 1966 Australian 50 cent coin changed?
The Australian 1966 50 cent coin was the first and last round Australian 50 cent coin produced by the Royal Australian Mint. With the wisdom of hindsight, this coin was a bit of a blunder on the part of the Royal Australian Mint. It was only very slightly larger in size to the Australian 20 cent coin and it had an 80% silver content at a time when the price of silver was increasing rapidly. It took only three of these coins to get one ounce of silver.
What does a 2011 Australian 1 cent coin look like?
Such a coin does not exist. The last Australian 1 cent coins were issued for circulation in 1990. They were progressively withdrawn from circulation in 1992.
Who or what appears on the 1995 Australian one cent coin?
The last Australian 1 cent coins were minted in 1991. From their first issue in 1966, until their last issue in 1991, the Australian 1 cent coin had various portraits of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a Feather-tailed glider on the reverse.
What is the value of 1972 Australian penny?
The last Australian Penny was minted in 1964. Their place in the Australian currency was replaced by the 1 cent coin in 1966.
What was the yearly mintage of Australian 1 cent coins?
The Australian 1 cent coin was first issued in 1966 and last issued in 1990. See the link below to the Royal Australian Mint for mintage details.
What years was the Australian 1 cent coin in circulation?
The Australian 1 cent coin, along with the 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins, were first issued on the 14th of February, 1966 for the introduction of Australia's decimal currency. The last Australian 1 cent coins were issued for circulation in 1990 and they were progressively withdrawn from circulation in 1994.
Did Australian coins ever have silver in them?
Yes. Australian silver coins were first minted in 1910 by the Royal Mint London. The silver coins included the Threepence, Sixpence, Shilling, Florin (Two Shillings) and in 1937 and 1938 only, a Crown (Five Shillings). From 1910 to 1944, all Australian Threepences were sterling silver containing 92.5% silver. From 1947 to 1964 all Australian Threepences contained 50% silver. From 1910 to 1945, all Australian Sixpences were sterling silver containing 92.5% silver. From 1946 to 1963 all Australian Sixpences contained 50% silver. From 1910 to 1945, all Australian Shillings were sterling silver containing 92.5% silver. From 1946 to 1963 all Australian Shillings contained 50% silver. From 1910 to 1945, all Australian Florins were sterling silver containing 92.5% silver. From 1946 to 1963 all Australian Florins contained 50% silver. Both issues of the Australian Crown were sterling silver. At decimalisation in 1966, the only coin to contain any silver was the round 50 cent coin which had an 80% silver content. Since the price of silver sky rocketed at about this time, the silver 50 cent coin was withdrawn and eventually replaced with the more familiar 12 sided cupro-nickel 50 cent coin. Currently, there are no Australian circulating coins that contain any silver.
What are the specifications of an Australian 1 cent coin?
The Australian 1 cent coin was first issued on the 14th of February, 1966, and general circulation coins have the following specifications - 1 cent coin - has a coppery appearance, weighs 2.59 grams, is 17.53 mm in diameter, has a plain edge and is made from 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin. The Australian 1 cent coin maintained the same specifications from its first to last issue and features a feather-tailed glider on the reverse. The 1 cent coins were withdrawn from circulation in 1994, but remain legal tender.
What are the specifications of an Australian 2 cent coin?
The Australian 2 cent coin was first issued on the 14th of February, 1966, and general circulation coins have the following specifications - 2 cent coin - has a coppery appearance, weighs 5.18 grams, is 21.59 mm in diameter, has a plain edge and is made from 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin. The Australian 2 cent coin maintained the same specifications from its first to last issue and features a frill necked lizard on the reverse. The 2 cent coins were withdrawn from circulation in 1994, but remain legal tender.
What is the value of a 2006 Australian 2 cent coin?
It is extremely unlikely that an Australian decimal coin with minting errors survived the inspection process and went into general circulation. The closest acknowledgement of an error on an Australian 2 cent coin is that in 1967, 1968 and 1981, the designers initials were left off the reverse of the coin. If it turns out that you do have an Australian coin with a genuine minting error, take it to a reputable coin dealer for a valuation.
How much is a 1897 3 cent coin worth?
Look at the coin again, the last U.S. 3 cent coin was struck in 1889. Post new question.
What is the value of a 1857 one cent coin?
1857 was the last year for the large cent and the second year for the small cent. Please post new question as to the type of coin.
