Australian Coins

An Australian 1919 bronze Penny (George V)(no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $700 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $95 AUD.

An Australian 1919 bronze Penny (George V)(minted in Melbourne), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $650 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $95 AUD.

An Australian 1919 bronze Penny (George V)(minted in Sydney), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $5,850 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $58 to $1,600 AUD.

An Australian 1919 bronze Penny (George V)(minted in Sydney)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $100,000 AUD.

There was a combined total of 5.81 million minted.

The dot under the scroll indicates it to be part of the second batch and was minted in Melbourne. The dot above the scroll indicates it to be part of the second batch and was minted in Sydney.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

An Australian 1988 Bicentennial Ten Dollar note depending on its condition could get anything from $22 to $100 AUD.

These notes were issued as a trial for the later release of polymer bank notes. The 1988 notes were not very good and tended to fall apart. They were withdrawn after a short time.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Australian 20 cent coins were issued from 1966 until present day. They are still in circulation, so unless they are part of a proof set or there is something rare and unique about them, they are worth 20 cents.

These coins are potentially still in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 20 cents.

An Australian 1974 cupro-nickel 20 cent coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $20 AUD.

There were 33.548 million minted.

An Australian 1974 cupro-nickel 20 cent coin (Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

There were around a million of these coins struck, so they are not particularly rare. They have just shy of a full ounce of silver in them (0.8407 ozt ASW to be precise), so circulated examples are worth anywhere between $18 and $40 each at the moment.

When independently graded as being in premium "mint" condition, they can bring more than $300.

You have a 1oz Australian Kookaburra 99.99% Silver One Dollar coin with a diameter of 40.6 mm. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse, a perched kookaburra with its head up on the reverse. It has a frosted design with a shiny background and was issued in a case by the Perth Mint as non-circulating legal tender.

The Australian 1992 silver 1oz Kookaburra coin (Proof), in original condition and packaging, might fetch up to $45 AUD.

There were 6,766 minted.

Currently, these are not worth a lot more than what you paid for them. I suggest you keep them until the silver price improves.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

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There is at least one, possibly more, 2007 Australian silver 1 Dollar coins. They were not issued for general circulation, but as a collector coin. The most likely candidate is the 1 Dollar coin from the "Lunar coin series" for the "Year of the Pig". An Australian 2007 silver 1 Dollar "Year of the Pig" coin (Silver 99.9% - Proof), in a red case lined with red velveteen, purchase price is $40 AUD. Weight is 11.66 grams, diameter is 25 mm. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more detailed answer.

The value of this coin, called a Walking Liberty half dollar, depends very much on its condition and whether it has a mint mark on the back at the 8:00 position near the edge.

With no mint mark, retail values are: Very worn - $22. Moderate wear - $31. Slight wear - $150. Nearly new - $450+

With an "S" mint mark - $18, $30, $300, $900

With a "D" - $25, $40, $400, $900

There were no 1967 or 1968 Australian 50 cent coins minted for circulation. There were a few "pattern" coins minted, but they were never issued and very few coin catalogues even acknowledge their existence, much less offer a valuation.

Sixty Pounds (Australian) in 1960 had the purchasing power of about $1,486.06 AUD today.

NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.

Queen Elizabeth II first appeared on Australian coins in the year of her Coronation in 1953.

Pictures of the reigning Monarch are changed every 15 to 20 years.

The original portrait, designed by Mary Gillick, commenced from 1953 with the first issue of Australian Queen Elizabeth II pre-decimal coins, and lasted until decimal currency was introduced in 1966.

The second portrait, designed by Arnold Machin, commenced from 1966 with the first issue of Australian Queen Elizabeth II decimal coins, and lasted until 1984.

The third portrait, designed by Raphael Maklouf, commenced from 1985 and lasted until 1998.

The fourth portrait, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, commenced from 1999 and is still being used.

One each of the 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent, 1 Dollar and 2 Dollar coins = 50.95 grams.

Australian coins have the following weights -

1 cent - 2.59 grams

2 cent - 5.18 grams

5 cent - 2.83 grams

10 cent - 5.66 grams

20 cent - 11.31 grams

50 cent - 15.55 grams

1 Dollar - 9 grams

2 Dollar - 6.6 grams

The 1 and 2 cent coins are still legal tender.

An Australian 1988 polymer Ten Dollar note (Johnston/Fraser)(Bicentenary commemorative)(blue presentation folder) AA05013791 in absolute mint condition and its original packaging, could fetch up to $45 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Conflicting information. The Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Program consisted of 8 gold, 16 silver and 28 bronze coins which were released from 1997-2000. The gold coins were of $100 denominations. The silver and bronze coins were of $5 denominations. The gold coins are valued at $380. The silver coins are valued at $54. The bronze coins are valued at $15. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

An Australian 1912 bronze Penny (George V)(minted at Heaton - mintmark = H), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $875 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1.50 to $160 AUD.

There were 3.6 million minted.

An Australian 1912 bronze Penny (George V)(Proof)(minted at Heaton - mintmark = H), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $60,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

A copy of an Australian 1930 penny is worth nothing, unless you can put a price on accommodation and meals at one of the finer prisons for passing off forgeries. There are a large number of fakes and forgeries being hawked as genuine, so if you are considering purchasing an Australian 1930 penny of any grade, please be certain that you are purchasing the genuine article and have it authenticated by a reputable coin dealer.

An Australian 1996 One Dollar coin ("Henry Parkes" commemorative), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $12 AUD.

They were released nationally but with minor regional variations.

There were over 26 million minted.

These coins are still in circulation so, unless they are part of a proof set or are uncirculated and in absolute mint condition, they are worth One Dollar.

An Australian 1996 One Dollar coin (Proof in silver)("Henry Parkes" commemorative), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $65 AUD.

There were 20,006 minted.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to advise a more accurate quotation.

Australia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities on its banknotes.

The current polymer Australian Ten Dollar note has Andrew Barton (Banjo) Patterson (balladist & journalist) on the front and Dame Mary Gilmore (poet & human rights campaigner) on the back.

Banjo Paterson wrote some of Australia's best known poems including "Waltzing Matilda", "The Man From Snowy River" and "Clancy of the Overflow".

He was a war correspondent during the Boer War and others, an ambulance driver during WW1 and later served as an officer in the front lines in France where he was wounded.

An Australian 1956 50% silver Shilling (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $135 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $25 AUD.

There were 6.064 million minted.

An Australian 1956 50% silver Shilling (Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $385 AUD.

There were 1,500 minted.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Australian banknotes have never had a date or year printed anywhere on them.

To determine the year of printing, you need to identify the two signatures of the "Governor of the Reserve Bank" and the "Seceretary to the Treasury". These two signatures will pin the banknote down to two years at best.

A combination of the two signatures and the Serial Number will identify the banknotes' year of printing.

From 1993 a coded system of dating on the new polymer notes was commenced. The first two numerals of the serial number contain the last two digits of the year, for example, AA 93123456, indicate that the note was issued in 1993.

These coins are potentially still in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 5 cents.

An Australian 1981 cupro-nickel 5 cent coin (Elizabeth II)(minted in Canberra), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2 AUD.

There were 61.988 million minted.

An Australian 1981 cupro-nickel 5 cent coin (Elizabeth II)(minted in Wales), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2 AUD.

There were 50.276 million minted.

An Australian 1981 cupro-nickel 5 cent coin (Elizabeth II)(minted in Canada), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2 AUD.

There were 50 million minted.

An Australian 1981 cupro-nickel 5 cent coin (Elizabeth II)(Proof)(minted in Canberra), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $4 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

An Australian 1911 sterling silver Sixpence (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2,100 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $14 to $300 AUD.

There were 1.0 million minted.

An Australian 1911 sterling silver Sixpence (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $90,000 AUD.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

An Australian 1977 (Queen Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary - Silver Jubilee) Mint Uncirculated coin set in absolute mint condition and its original packaging could fetch up to $20 AUD.

There were 128,010 sets issued.

An Australian 1977 (Queen Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary - Silver Jubilee) Proof coin set in absolute mint condition and its original packaging could fetch up to $35 AUD.

There were 55,006 sets issued.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Any 1942, 1943 or 1944 Australian Threepence, will have the "S" (San Francisco) or "D" (Denver) mintmark on the reverse of the coin, on the right hand side, just below the fourth digit of the year.

Any coins minted in Melbourne will have no mintmark.