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Australian Coins
Please include as many of these criteria as possible in your question to ensure an accurate evaluation of a coin: the denomination, the country of origin, the year of minting and the condition.
813 Questions
What is the value of a 1938 Australian pennyfarthington?
A Penny Farthing was a popular 19th Century bicycle.
Australia never produced a Farthing coin, and I have no idea what a pennyfarthington is.
What is the value of a 1976 Australian 2 cent coin?
These coins are no longer in circulation, but unless they are part of a proof set or as previously described, they are worth 2 cents.
An Australian 1972 bronze 2 cent coin (QE II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $3 AUD.
There were 77.57 million minted.
An Australian 1972 bronze 2 cent coin (QE II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $10 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the value oa a 1943 georgivs IV worth?
Whatever the coin is, it does not exist.
George IV died in 1830.
Please specify an accurate date and/or monarch and a denomination and a country.
What Australian Pennies should you be keeping a look out for?
Australian Pennies were minted from 1911 to 1964 inclusive. Some years had more than one type of Penny minted, some slightly different because they were minted in different mints, some overseas. There were no Pennies issued in 1937 and 1954. The rarest Australian Penny is the 1937 pattern coin (which were never released into circulation), the 1920 (no dots) and 1930 coins are rare, and 1925 and 1946 coins are considered to be scarce. If any of these coins were available, they would be well outside the budget for most people. A Proof Penny from any year would be valuable. A mint uncirculated Penny from 1948 or earlier would be valuable. Most "Extremely Fine" coins from 1946 or earlier would be valuable. Grading of circulated coins * Good - A heavily worn coin with design visible, though flat in most areas. * Very Good - Well worn, though design and main features are reasonably clear. * Fine - The highest points of the design and lettering show some smooth wear. Fine scratches maybe seen in the field and on the design. The rim border is also smooth in some parts. * Very Fine - The design and lettering is clearly defined, but some slight wear is evident on the high points of the design and rim border. A few minor scratches may be seen. * Extremely Fine - Little wear is evident on the high points of design and lettering. All fine detail can be seen and a few fine scratches may be found from rough handling in modern minting processes. Some mint bloom or lustre may be seen.
If you are looking towards collecting Australian Pennies, get yourself a copy of "The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes", a relatively cheap publication recommended by the Royal Australian Mint".
Is there a rare Australian Twenty Dollar note with serial AAE 717761?
Although there was only one note printed with this full serial number, the serial range is not rare. They would have been amongst the last of the paper notes to be printed prior to the introduction of the polymer notes.
An Australian Twenty Dollar note (Fraser/Evans - serial RZV-ADK), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $110 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $22 to $40 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
How do you sell 1967 elizabeth 20 cents coin in Philippines?
Unless the coin is in mint uncirculated condition, do not bother. These coins are still potentially in circulation and are worth 20 cents.
Foreign Exchange offices will not exchange low denomination coins.
What is the value of a 1991 Australian Dollar note?
The last Australian One Dollar note was issued in 1982 and they were progressively withdrawn from circulation after the introduction of the One Dollar coin in 1984.
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.
How much is a Prince Charles and Princess Diana 50 cent Australian coin worth?
Prince Philip was Princess Diana's father-in-Law and they did not appear on a coin together.
How do you distinguish where an Australian 2 cent coin was minted?
Australian 2 cent coins minted from 1984 onwards were all minted at the Royal Australian Mint Canberra and have no mintmark.
From 1966 to 1968, the mintmarks are minor variations to the claws on the Frilled Neck Lizard (or Dragon).
Canberra Mint - All claws are sharp.
Melbourne Mint - Blunted third claw on left foot.
Perth Mint - Blunted first claw on right foot.
From 1969 to 1983, there is no way of telling, although they were minted at either Canberra or Perth Mints, the Melbourne Mint having closed in 1968. Packaged sets of mint uncirculated coins may have it written somewhere on the packaging.
In 1981, approximately 71 million 2 cent coins were minted at the Royal Mint Wales. These can be identified by looking at the obverse. The legend will be closer to the rim of the coin than coins minted at either the Canberra or Perth Mints.
What is the value of a South Australian jubilee June 1887 medallion?
Your coin is an Adelaide (South Australia) Jubilee medallion in the same year as Queen Victoria.
In mint condition, your medallion might fetch up to $10 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Why is Parliament House on the Australian Five Dollar note?
Both old and new Parliament Houses appear on the Australian polymer Five Dollar notes as a symbol of our democratic system of government.
What is the value of a 1960 Australian Halfpenny?
An Australian 1960 bronze Halfpenny (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $12 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.30 to $3 AUD.
There were 16.784 million minted.
An Australian 1960 bronze Halfpenny (Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $1,000 AUD.
There were 1,030 minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is a 1942 penny with a koala on front worth?
There was never an Australian pre decimal coin (pre-1966) minted with a Koala on the front, back, or anywhere else.
What was Australia's currency before the Australian Dollar?
Before 1966:
After Federation in 1901, when Australia became an independent nation, the Australian Federal Government became responsible for the currency. The Australian Notes Act was passed in 1910. In 1910 and 1911, the full range of coins was issued. In 1913 and 1914, the first series of Australian bank notes was issued. The currency was based on the old British system of 12 Pence to a Shilling, 20 Shillings to a Pound. The Australian Pound was at parity with the British Pound.
Before 1901:
Around 1855, the Sydney Mint was established as an antipodean branch of the Royal Mint. Due to the many gold rushes around the Australian Colonies at the time, the Sydney Mint, and later the Melbourne Mint were able to produce gold coins for Britain and a range of coins for the Colonies as well. Many businesses also produced their own "Tokens" for use by customers within the business.
Before 1850:
Initially, the First Fleet in 1788 brought British currency with them, but the British Government considered the Australian Colonies as little more than an outdoor prison, and currency was not a major priority. Adding to the problem, Britain had major problems producing sufficient coins for its own use due to the ravages of years of war.
Coins from other countries such as the Netherlands, Spain and it's Colonies, Portugal and India were used and ascribed values in keeping with the British currency. These were known as Proclamation Coins.
The "Holey Dollar" came from this period when Lachlan Macquarie arrived in Sydney Cove with Spanish Dollars. These had the centre punched out. The "Holey Dollar" was worth 5 Shillings and the "Dump" (the centre) was worth 15 Pence.
In the rough early conditions barter was necessary, and payment in commodities like rum sometimes replaced money in transactions. Some of the first official notes used in Australia were Police Fund Notes, issued by the Bank of New South Wales in 1816.
Why are there 3 dates of issue 1992 1995 2001 for the Australian Five Dollar note?
The Royal Australian Mint does not produce banknotes in every year. They only print banknotes to keep a sufficient number in circulation.
Australian paper Five Dollar banknotes have been printed in - 1967, 1969, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1990 and 1991.
Australian polymer Five Dollar banknotes have been printed in - 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 (Federation commemorative), 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2007.
What is the value of the Australian One Dollar five coin set?
An Australian Mint Uncirculated One Dollar 5 coin set (in folder), including restrikes of the 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1992 coins, could fetch up to $90 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation
How much is a 1300 Australian penny worth?
Such a coin does not exist.
Australia was not discovered until 1770.
Australian Pennies were minted in most years from 1911 to 1964 inclusive.
What is the value of a 1964 Australian Penny that is misprinted?
An Australian 1964 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Melbourne - no mint mark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $10 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $3 AUD.
There were 10.0 million minted.
An Australian 1964 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mint mark = Y.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $10 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $3 AUD.
There were 54.590 million minted.
An Australian 1964 bronze Penny (Elizabeth II)(minted in Perth - mint mark = Y.)(Proof - Unique), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $22,000 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
1964 was the last year the Australian Penny was minted.
There is no V P on an Australian Penny.
The broken D in FD fault is not currently documented or known to exist.
The broken O in GEORGE fault is not currently documented or known to exist.
The broken 8 in the date and the broken O in OMN are not currently known to exist on the same coin.
An Australian 1928 Penny (bottom of 8 in date broken - filled die), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up $8 AUD.
An Australian 1928 Penny (broken O in OMN and dot after N missing - damaged die), circulted but still in good condition, might fetch anything up $10 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
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 much can you sell your Australian 200 Dollar coin for?
Assuming that your coin is in mint condition and still in the original packaging, and depending on the year, theme and gold content, your Australian Two Hundred Dollar gold coin might get anything from $420 to $750 AUD.
What is the value of an Australian Threepence set?
That question is too broad to answer. If the coins are all in mint condition, it could be worth thousands. If they are circulated coins in good condition, maybe a few hundred. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give an accurate valuation.
Is the Australian One Hundred Dollar note showing Sir Ian Douglas Mawson legal tender?
All earlier Australian decimal banknotes remain legal tender in Australia even though they are no longer in circulation.
You may have problems getting a shopkeeper of tradesman to accept an old banknote though.
The Reserve Bank of Australia advises that old Australian banknotes can be presented at the Reserve Bank of Australia and most banks and exchanged for an equivalent value current Australian banknote.
