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Australian 1966 20c Mint Marks

Posted on March 28, 2010 by msn

The 1966 20c coin was minted at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra (28,196,000 coins) and the London branch of the Royal Mint (30,000,000 coins). I find this coin a little tougher to pick between the two mints. The water…

Posted in Australian Decimal Changeover

Australian 1966 10c Mint Marks

Posted on March 28, 2010 by msn

The 1966 10c coin was minted at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra (10,940,000 coins) and the London branch of the Royal Mint (30,000,000 coins). Distinguishing the two coins isn’t too hard and can be seen easily above. Look on…

Posted in Australian Decimal Changeover

Australian 1966 5c Mint Marks

Posted on March 28, 2010 by msn

The 1966 5c coin was minted at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra (45,384,000 coins) and the London branch of the Royal Mint (30,000,000 coins). Distinguishing the two coins isn’t too hard and can be seen easily above. Look for…

Posted in Australian Decimal Changeover

Australian 1966 2c Mint Marks

Posted on March 28, 2010 by msn

The 1966 2c coin was the highest mintage 1966 coin and was minted at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint (66,575,000 coins), the Perth branch of the Royal Mint (217,735,000 coins) and the RAM in Canberra (66,575,000 coins) .…

Posted in Australian Decimal Changeover

Australian 1966 1c Mint Marks

Posted on March 10, 2010 by msn

The 1966 1c coin was the second highest mintage 1966 coin and was minted at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint (238,990,00 coins), the Perth branch of the Royal Mint (26,620,000 coins) and the RAM in Canberra (146,140,000 coins)…

Posted in Australian Decimal Changeover

1982 Commonwealth Games 50c : Australian 50 Cent Coins

Posted on January 24, 2010 by msn

The 1982 Commonwealth Games 50c coin released to commemorate the Commonwealth Games which is an elite sporting event held every 4 years and participant nations come from the Commonwealth of Nations (which was formerly the British Empire). The games have been…

Posted in Collecting Coins

1981 Royal Wedding Charles and Diana 50c

Posted on January 21, 2010 by msn

Prince Charles is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II, first in line to the throne and potentially the next King of England and the Commonwealth. Nuptials between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer took place on 29th July 1981…

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Error Coins on Display at The Royal Australian Mint

Posted on January 13, 2010 by msn

The Royal Australian Mint in Canberra displays a wide range of coins in their museum on the first floor of the newly refurbished building. Amongst the coins on display is a variety of error coins or mistakes that have happened…

Posted in Coin News, Error Coins

Counterfeit Australian $2 Coins

Posted on December 13, 2009 by msn

These counterfeit two dollar coins surfaced in change a few years ago now, around mid 2005. Certainly a good dodgy coin which on passing the everyday Joe wouldn’t look twice at. But those in the know can pick them a…

Posted in Coin News, Collecting Coins

2007 Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th Anniversary Dollar Coin

Posted on October 14, 2009 by msn

2007 saw the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The bridge has become a national icon for Australia recognised all over the world. It was opened on 19th March 1932 after 8 years of construction with…

Posted in Collecting Coins

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Australian 1966 20c Mint Marks

Australian 1966 10c Mint Marks

Australian 1966 5c Mint Marks

Australian 1966 2c Mint Marks

Australian 1966 1c Mint Marks

1982 Commonwealth Games 50c : Australian 50 Cent Coins

1981 Royal Wedding Charles and Diana 50c

Error Coins on Display at The Royal Australian Mint

Counterfeit Australian $2 Coins

2007 Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th Anniversary Dollar Coin

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