Where can I find australian pennies?

Answer 1

Australia has a range of non-circulating coins from 1 to 200 Dollars made of various precious metals, which are mostly for investment purposes. These coins are released periodically and are available from the Reserve Bank of Australia and are usually on display and for sale at "Australia Post" post offices.

Answer 2

The Australian Five Dollar coin has been minted variously from 1988 to present and has different themes on the reverse from year to year and are a non-circulating legal tender commemorative coin.

They are most commonly minted in bronze, but occasionally from silver.

The bronze coins from 1988 to 2002 are made from 92% copper, 6% aluminum and 2% nickel, have a gold coloured appearance, weigh 28 grams and are 38.74 to 38.9mm in diameter.

The bronze coins from 2003 to present are made from 92% copper, 6% aluminum and 2% nickel, have a gold coloured appearance, weigh 20 grams and are 38.74mm in diameter.

The silver coins are made from 99.5% or 99.99% silver, weigh anything from 31.6 to 36.31 grams and are 38.74 to 40.8mm in diameter depending on the year.

They are all round in shape with reeded edges. Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse and 5 Dollars will be inscribed either on the obverse or the reverse of the coin.

Answer 3

All years of issue of Australian One and Two Dollar coins are still in circulation, so unless they are in mint condition or are Proof coins, they are worth One and Two Dollars respectively.

If you are not from Australia and you have a quantity of Australian Coins you would like to exchange for your local currency, try a currency exchange office.

Answer 4

The Australian Five Dollar coin has been a Non-Circulating Legal Tender coin since its first issue in 1988.

They are intended to be a commemorative coin and, in mint condition and the original packaging, would have a collector value of at least $10 AUD.

They are made from a variety of metals, mostly brass, but also steel, silver and gold, the collector value increasing with the type of precious metal used.

You can use them to make purchases and settle debts, but you may have problems getting business people to accept them due to their unfamiliarity as a circulating Australian coin. Most people would be unaware that an Australian Five Dollar coin even exists.

Answer 5

Five Pound coins and other non-circulating Legal Tender are available from the Royal Mint in the year of issue. Older coins would be available from most coin dealers.

Answer 6

You can find australian pennies in old buildings, on the beach with a metal detector, opp shops, online stores, hard rubbish or get them from relatives