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The Australian 20 cent coin is occasionally used as a commemorative. 1995 - QEII and UN 50th Anniversary
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - Australain Capital Territory
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - South Australia
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - Tasmania
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - Northern Territory
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - Queensland
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - New South Wales
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - Western Australia
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - Victoria
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation - Norfolk Island
2001 - QEII and Sir Donald Bradman Tribute
2003 - QEII and Australia's Volunteers
2005 - QEII and 60th Anniversary of the end of WWII These are the Australian 50 cent commemorative coins. 1995 - 12 sided QEII and 50th Anniv End of WW2
1998 - 12 sided QEII and Anniv Bass and Flinders
2000 - 12 sided QEII and Royal Visit 2000
2000 - 12 sided QEII and Millenium Year
2001 - 12 sided QEII and Centenary of Federation
2001 - 12 sided QEII and Qld Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and ACT Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and NSW Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and SA Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and WA Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and Tas Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and Vic Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and NT Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and Norfolk Island Coat of Arms
2001 - 12 sided QEII and Year of the Outback
2003 - 12 sided QEII and Australia's Volunteers
2004 - 12 sided QEII and Student Design
2005 - 12 sided QEII and 60th Anniv End of WW2
2006 - 12 sided QEII and Commonwealth Games Melbourne
These are the Australian One Dollar commemorative coins. 1996 - QEII and Henry Parkes
1997 - QEII and Charles Kingsford Smith
1999 - QEII and International Year of Older Persons
2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation
2001 - QEII and International Year of the Volunteer
2002 - QEII and Year of the Outback
2003 - QEII and Australia's Volunteers
2003 - QEII and Women's Suffrage
2005 - QEII and 60th Anniversary of end of WW2
2005 - QEII and Gallipoli
2007 - QEII and APEC
2008 - QEII and Centenary of Scouting There are many other commemorative coins that were minted as non-circulating legal tender (NCLT), not for general circulation.
What else can I help you with?
Where is the mintmark on the Australian 1988 commemorative coin?
All 1988 Australian coins were minted at the Royal Australian Mint Canberra. Since they were all minted at the same place, there is no mintmark.
How many Australian coins has there been?
The Royal Australian Mint Canberra has produced over 13 Billion coins since it commenced production in February, 1965.
Why is the kangaroo and the emu on the Australian 50 cent coin?
The normal non-commemorative Australian 50 cent coin has the kangaroo and emu on the reverse as a part of the Australian Coat of Arms. Here's the full list of coins, identifying the reverse design: 1c: feathertail glider (no longer minted) 2c: frill-necked lizard (no longer minted) 5c: echidna 10c: superb lyrebird 20c: platypus 50c: Coat of Arms with kangaroo & emu (non-commerative coins) $1: five kangaroos (non-commerative coins) $2: aboriginal elder The obverse design has the Queen.
Which president is on the French money?
None for any of the non-commemorative coins since France uses the euro. However, Charles de Gaulle is on one of their commemorative 2 euro coins.
What are the current Australian coins of 2009?
Australian coins have not changed since last year. General circulation coins are - 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and $1 and $2 coins.
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 are the specifications of an Australian One Dollar coin?
The Australian One Dollar coin was first issued in 1984 to replace its paper predecessor, and general circulation coins have the following specifications - One Dollar coin - has a gold appearance, weighs 9 grams, is 25 mm in diameter, is 3 mm thick, has an interrupted reeded edge and is made from 92% copper, 6% aluminum and 2% nickel. It is frequently used as a Commemorative. The Australian One Dollar coin has maintained the same specifications since its first issue and features 5 kangaroos on the reverse of non-commemorative coins.
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.
Did they make a 1941 Gold Dollar?
No. Franklin D Roosevelt prohibited the production of gold coins in 1933. No gold coins have been made for circulation since. They now make commemorative bullion coins so to speak but no gold coins were ever made in 1941.
The kangaroo is found on which Australian coins?
There are four different portraits of Queen Elizabeth II on Australian coins, three of them on Australian decimal coins. The 1984 coins were the last year the second portrait was used. These are the One Dollar coins that were minted for general circulation. Standard non-commemorative One Dollar coins - 1984 - QEII second portrait and 5 kangaroos 1985 to 1998 - QEII third portrait and 5 kangaroos 2000 to present - QEII fourth portrait and 5 kangaroos Commemoratives - 1986 - QEII and International Year of Peace 1988 - QEII and Australia's Bicentenary 1993 - QEII and Landcare 1996 - QEII and Henry Parkes 1997 - QEII and Charles Kingsford Smith 1999 - QEII and International Year of Older Persons 2001 - QEII and Centenary of Federation 2001 - QEII and International Year of the Volunteer 2002 - QEII and Year of the Outback 2003 - QEII and Australia's Volunteers 2003 - QEII and Women's Suffrage 2005 - QEII and 60th Anniversary of end of WW2 2007 - QEII and APEC 2008 - QEII and Centenary of Scouting in Australia 2009 - QEII and 100th year of the age pension 2010 - QEII and Centenary of Girl Guiding in Australia There are many other One Dollar coins that were minted as non-circulating legal tender (NCLT), not for general circulation.
What is the value of a full set of Cook Islands coins minted by the Australian mint?
The Cook Islands have been issuing their own coins since 1972 and none of them have been minted by the Royal Australian Mint. If you have such an extensive collection of coins, you are best advised to visit a reputable coins dealer for valuation.
Why are famous Australians on notes or on coins?
Australia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities or scenes on its banknotes, and distinctive or definitive Australian animals on the reverse of most coins to make the coins and banknotes identifiably and uniquely Australian. There does not seem to be much point to featuring US Presidents, Brazilian animals, Russian statues or Chinese emblems on Australian coins and banknotes, since it would all become very confusing.
