Australian Coins

With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" Farthings ever produced.

The only Farthings to ever circulate in Australia were British Farthings.

An Australian 1927 bronze Halfpenny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $475 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $60 AUD.

There were 3.072 million minted.

An Australian 1927 bronze Halfpenny (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $55,000 AUD.

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

There was no 1970 Papal Visit coin issued in Australia.

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

The Australian 2001 issue of 20 cent coins was a "commemorative" issue for the "Centenary of Federation". There were 9 different designs issued. One for each of the 6 states, 2 territories and Norfolk Island.

An Australian 2001 cupro-nickel 20 cent coin (QE II)(Centenary of Federation), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $7 AUD.

An Australian 2001 cupro-nickel 20 cent coin (QE II)(Centenary of Federation)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $7 AUD.

There were 2 million of each variety minted.

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

Australia did not have a Dollar coin in 1944. Decimal currency was introduced in 1966 and the paper Dollar note was replaced with a Dollar coin in 1984.

An Australian One Dollar note serial number DNB 852678 (DGJ to DPS) signed by Johnston and Stone, was printed in 1982 and was amongst the last to be printed prior to the introduction of the One Dollar coin.

An Australian 1982 One Dollar note, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $7 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1 to $3 AUD.

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

An Australian 2000 One Dollar RAM roll of coins, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $700 AUD. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

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 Two Dollars.

An Australian 2006 nickel-brass Two Dollar coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $4 AUD.

There were 40.487 million minted.

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

"Two up" Pennies are just the same as normal Pennies and are made from bronze. Pennies were used for "Two up" because they are large, heavy and easy to see.

In the event that your Penny has been gold plated, it is worthless as a collectible, as is any modified coin.

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 50 cents.

An Australian 1978 cupro-nickel 50 cent coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $6 AUD.

There were 25.765 million minted.

An Australian 1978 cupro-nickel 50 cent coin (Elizabeth 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.

An Australian 1981 2 cent coin (minted in Canberra), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2 AUD. An Australian 1981 2 cent coin (Proof)(minted in Canberra), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $4 AUD. There were 97.390 million minted. An Australian 1981 2 cent coin (minted in Wales), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2 AUD. There were 70.820 million minted. They are no longer in circulation, but unless they are part of a proof set or as previously described, they are worth 2 cents. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

An Australian 1936 bronze Halfpenny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $225 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $22 AUD.

There were 5.577 million minted.

An Australian 1936 bronze Halfpenny (George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $35,000 AUD.

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

Caroline Chisholm appeared on the reverse of the old paper Five Dollar notes from their introduction in 1967 until their withdrawal in 1992.

When we got the new polymer notes, a new design was made for each type and all Australian banknotes got new faces on them.

The new polymer Australian Five Dollar note first issued in 1992, has Queen Elizabeth II on the front and old and new Parliament houses on the reverse.

The Centenary of Federation Five Dollar note issued only in 2001, featured Sir Henry Parkes on the front and Catherine Helen Spence on the reverse.

An Australian 1915 bronze Penny (George V)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $3,350 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $8 to $425 AUD.

There were 0.96 million minted.

An Australian 1915 bronze Penny (George V)(minted at Heaton - mintmark = H), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2,600 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $5 to $285 AUD.

There were 1.320 million minted.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

All Australian silver coins (5, 10, 20 and 50 cent) are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

The standard issue Australian 20 cent coin has Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a platypus on the reverse with a "20".

They have a milled edge, weigh 11.31 grams and are 28.52 mm in diameter.

The Australian 20 cent coin is occasionally used as a commemorative and the reverse design will be different from the usual.

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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 1997 cupro-nickel 5 cent coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2 AUD.

There were 100.68 million minted.

An Australian 1997 cupro-nickel 5 cent coin (Elizabeth 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.

An Australian 1958 Florin (Two Shillings), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $32 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $4 to $8 AUD.

There were 8.558 million minted.

An Australian 1958 Florin (Two Shillings)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $640 AUD.

There were 1506 minted.

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

It is extremely unlikely that a doubleheaded 1943 Australian Penny was struck, much less made it into circulation, and there are no known occurrences of it. If it is a genuine doubleheader, you would not be able to see the date. However, if you do have one, you probably have a valuable curiosity. Double-headed coins turn up in American change all the time. They're called "magicians' coins" and are simply novelty items made in a machine shop by splitting apart 2 genuine coins, then switching and rejoining the split sides. They sell for a few dollars in novelty shops but have no interest to collectors. It's not at all impossible that the same kind of items would be created in other countries.

The two general circulation Australian coins that have a gold coloured appearance are the One and Two Dollar coins.

They are both made from 92% copper, 6% aluminum and 2% nickel.

Non-circulating Australian gold coins are usually made from 22 carat gold. These are a specially minted coin for serious collectors and investors and are priced in accordance with the current rate for gold.

No country with responsible financial management could afford to circulate coins made from gold.

An Australian 1960 50% silver Florin (Two Shillings)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $32 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $4 to $7 AUD.

There were 15.76 million minted.

An Australian 1960 50% silver Florin (Two Shillings)(Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $630 AUD.

There were 1509 minted.

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

An Australian 2005 silver 1oz (One Dollar) coin (60th Anniv: End of World War II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and original packaging, could fetch up to $95 AUD.

There were 25,000 minted.

An Australian 2005 gold 1oz (One Hundred Dollar) coin (60th Anniv: End of World War II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and original packaging, could fetch up to $1,650 AUD.

There were 750 minted.

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

The Australian 2 cent coin was introduced at the changeover to decimal currency in 1966. There were no Australian "cent" coins minted prior to 1966.

All years of issue of the Australian Two Dollar coin 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 2 Dollars.

An Australian 2 Dollar coin is a relatively new addition to the currency, replacing the 2 Dollar note in 1988.

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