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The round Australian 50 cent coin was only ever issued once, in 1966. Three of these 50 cent coins contained one ounce of silver and, as the price of silver increased, the silver content was worth much more than the face value of the coin. The round 50 cent coin at 31.5 mm was also considered to be too similar in size to the 20 cent coin at 28.52 mm. The replacement 12 sided (dodecahedronal) 50 cent coin first issued in 1969 is still 31.5 mm, but its distinctive shape makes it stand out in appearance and feel from other Australian Coins.
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What is the value of an Australian round 1973 50 cent piece?
Such a coin does not exist. The first and only round Australian 50 cent coin issued for circulation was issued in 1966. There was a round commemorative Proof coin issued in 2006, but not for circulation.
How many times did they produce round fifty cent coins?
Presumably, you refer to the Australian 50 cent coin. The round Australian 50 cent coin was only ever minted for 1966. All subsequent Australian 50 cent coins are dodecagonal or 12 sided.
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 the Australian 10 cent coin smaller than the Australian 20 cent coin?
Yes, the 10 cent coin is smaller. The Australian 10 cent coin is 23.60 mm in diameter. The Australian 20 cent coin is 28.52 mm in diameter.
Who is on the Australian 20 cent coin?
on the Australian 20 cent coin it the platypus
When did the Australian 50 cent piece change from being round to having straight edges?
The first and only round Australian 50 cent coin was minted in 1966 and was withdrawn shortly afterwards due to the steep rise in the price of silver. The 1966 round 50 cent coin had an 80% silver content. The next Australian 50 cent coin to be issued was in 1969. It was dodecagonal (12 sided) and made from a copper-nickel alloy.
What picture does a Australian 5 cent coin have?
The Australian 5 cent coin has an echidna on it?
What does an Australian 50 cent coin look like?
Other than the 1966 coin, the only round 50 cent coin ever issued, the Australian 50 cent coin is a cupro/nickel dodecagonal (12 sided) coin of silvery appearance and is often used as a commemorative.See the link below.
What is the value of silver in an Australian 50 cent coin?
No currently circulating Australian coin contains any silver. The only Australian 50 cent coin to contain any silver was the round 1966 coin which had an 80% silver content, about 0.3416 ounces. At today's prices about $10.70 USD.
When was Australian five-cent coin created?
Australian five-cent coin was created in 1966.
When was Australian twenty-cent coin created?
Australian twenty-cent coin was created in 1966.
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.
