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How to Determine if a Clipped Planchet Error is Real

Posted on June 9, 2012 by msn

This article appeared in June 2012 Australasian Coin and Banknote Magazine written by the team at the Australian Coin Collecting Blog and is reproduced here for your viewing pleasure. One of the most common Australian pre-decimal errors that you’ll find…

Posted in Error Coins

Australian 50 Cent Coins Value 2012

Posted on May 25, 2012 by msn

We thought it would be useful to revisit the values of Australian 50 cent coins that you might find in your change. The values below are drawn from the 2012 edition of the Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes…

1981 Charles and Diana 50c -a flawed pair

Posted on February 29, 2012 by msn

This article appeared in February 2012 Australasian Coin and Banknote Magazine written by the team at the Australian Coin Collecting Blog and is reproduced here for your viewing pleasure. On July 29th 1981 His Royal Highness, Charles the Prince of…

Posted in Coin News, Collecting Coins

Australian Paper Note Values

Posted on January 9, 2012 by msn

Australian paper banknotes can be very valuable but how do you know what your old note is worth? Banknotes used to be made of paper before the currently used polymer or plastic notes came into circulation. Before 1966 Australia printed…

Posted in Banknotes

1967 New Zealand 2c Bahama Islands 5c Mule

Posted on December 9, 2011 by msn

In 1967 was it a careless mistake by a Royal Mint worker that saw the birth of a rare and now famous mule coin? Seen above is one of these prized pieces with two sides that were never intended to…

Posted in Coin News, Error Coins

The Complete Guide to the Australian 20 Cent (20c)

Posted on May 9, 2011 by msn

The Australian 20c coin is made from 75% copper and 25% nickel (cupro-nickel), is 28.52mm in diameter and weighs 11.31grams. It has a reeded edge. The standard circulation design is the platypus by Stuart Devlin and was first issued in…

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How We Take Our Coin Photos

Posted on April 30, 2011 by msn

We’ve spent years striving to perfect the art of taking quality coin images. Over the years we’ve upgraded parts of our setup and we’re finally at that point where we’re happy with the images we take and happy that they…

Posted in Numismatic Photography

Your One Stop Guide to the Australian 50c

Posted on February 14, 2011 by msn

We’ve been endeavouring to write an entry on all circulation legal tender which extends itself also to NCLT releases of standard circulation types. As I wipe my brow I am pleased to say that “The Complete Guide to Australian 50c…

Posted in Collecting Coins

1982 Australian $200 Brisbane Commonwealth Games Gold Coin

Posted on December 10, 2010 by msn

Commemorating the Brisbane Commonwealth Games in 1982 a gold $200 coin was struck by the Royal Australian Mint. The XII Commonwealth Games logo can be seen on the commemorative 50c coin released into circulation. The 200 dollar gold issue features…

The 2001 Australian Centenary of Federation Series Circulation Coins

Posted on November 25, 2010 by msn

Commemorating the Centenary of Australia’s Federation, 2001 saw many coins released by the Royal Australian Mint for this special occasion. We’ve compiled a list so you can easily find the articles relevant to each issue. All of the coins listed…

Posted in Collecting Coins

Blog Archives

How to Determine if a Clipped Planchet Error is Real

Australian 50 Cent Coins Value 2012

1981 Charles and Diana 50c -a flawed pair

Australian Paper Note Values

1967 New Zealand 2c Bahama Islands 5c Mule

The Complete Guide to the Australian 20 Cent (20c)

How We Take Our Coin Photos

Your One Stop Guide to the Australian 50c

1982 Australian $200 Brisbane Commonwealth Games Gold Coin

The 2001 Australian Centenary of Federation Series Circulation Coins

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