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 They were both progressively withdrawn from circulation in 1994 and all prices rounded off to the nearest 5 cents.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.
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.
This coin comes in four variants. An Australian 1996 Five Dollar (Sir Donald Bradman tribute) coin in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $20 AUD. There were 237,728 minted. An Australian 1996 Five Dollar (Sir Donald Bradman tribute)(Westpac) coin in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $25 AUD. There were 310,213 minted. An Australian 1996 Five Dollar (Sir Donald Bradman tribute)(Proof) coin in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $295 AUD. There were 22,523 minted. An Australian 1997 Five Dollar (Sir Donald Bradman tribute)(Coin/stamp cover) coin in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $35 AUD. There were 275,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
US silver dollars were first made in 1794. Production of them was suspended at times since then. The last true silver dollar for circulation was minted in 1935. Even though when they were resumed in 1971 they no longer contained silver many people still refered to them as silver dollars. With the change to a bronze dollar coin the term "silver" is not used except for the older and bigger dollar coins.
The Australian dollar has been trading above parity for many months, and is expected to remain higher than the $US for some time further to come. Therefore, as of 11 April 2012, one US dollar = $ 0.9749 in $A.
Coins were introduced in 1853. Banknotes were introduced in 1877.
Coins that come from banks or are taken from circulation are only face value.
No. Australian coins, with the exception of the 50 cent coin which is 12 sided or dodecagonal, come in the regulation shape of "round".
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.
The US didn't mint any silver dollars for circulation between 1804 and 1835 inclusive. Please check your coin again. It may be a half dollar; if it really does say it's an American one dollar piece you have one of the oceans of counterfeit coins that have come onto the market in the last couple of decades.
no, they come in forms of certificates usally kept in the bank. not circulated
Mints do not come in "sizes". They come in "locations" and "minting capacities". The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) is located in Canberra and has the capacity to produce 2 million coins per day.
I don't know! maybe the year 2000, 2002, 2001, or 1999?