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Value of Australian 50 Cent Coins 2014

It’s been five years since we wrote our original 50 cent value article and 2 years since we wrote the 2012 update. We thought it was time to take a look at the latest catalogue values of our Aussie 50c

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Value of Rare Australian 50 Cent Coins

One of the most popular Australian coins to collect is the 50 cent coin. And one of the most popular question about Australian coin values that we get is of course, about what is the value of Australian 50 cent

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Wedding Set Condition -Specimen or Off The Production Presses?

Wedding coins sets have been produced by the Royal Australian Mint since 2002 and are known for their top quality finish. From 2002 until 2009 they were advertised as being struck in gem uncirculated with some equating this as a

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What are Australian Coins Made Of?

Right now all circulating Australian coins are made of two different metal alloys. 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, and 50 cent coins are silvery grey in colour and made from an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel. This

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What is an Australian 1927 Parliament House Florin Coin Worth?

On Facebook page we recently posted up an image of an Australian 1927 florin with a picture of the building that used to house Australia’s Parliament on the reverse (or tails) side of the coin. Over the next few hours

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What is the 1934-35 Centenary Florin Coin Worth?

A 1934-35 Centenary Florin can be seen above, one of four commemorative Australian florins issued from 1910 to 1963. The coin itself celebrates two events, the centenary of the founding of the State of Victoria (in 1834) and the centenary

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What is the 1954 Royal Visit Florin Worth?

The 1954 Royal Visit florin can be seen above, it’s one of four commemorative Australian florins issued from 1910 to 1963. It also happens to be the last commemorative florin issued in Australia. The obverse (heads) side of the coin

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Why is HH on my Two Dollar Coin?

If you’re new to coin collecting or noodling your change then you might notice that some $2 coins have the letters HH struck into the lower chest of the portrait of the aboriginal man on the tails side of the

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World War 1 Military ID Discs made from Coins

Despite being referred to as the “Hobby of Kings” coin collecting often involve the accumulation of what are mostly mundane objects.  Every day many coins pass our hands without being looked at, they are worn, damaged, and disposed of without

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Your One Stop Guide to the Australian 50c

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

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Current Coin Values, Bullion Prices and Exchange Rates

AUD $17.51
Australian 1966 Round 50c
AUD $974.59
Gold Sovereign
AUD $1,220.05
Australian $200 Gold Coin
AUD $51.25
Silver Price (per Oz)
AUD $4,139.77
Gold Price (per Oz)
USD $0.6582
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These values are updated hourly using New York market prices. Coin values are purely the value of the gold or silver they contain and do not account for any numismatic value.
Prices Last Updated: 10:04 10 Nov 2024

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