What is the rarest Australian 50 cent coin?
The 50 cent ‘millennium’ coin is one of the hardest errors to spot and is also known as the ‘incuse flag millennium’ coin. The mistake affects the Cross of St. Andrew on the Union Jack which is sunk into the coin rather than raised in the widely circulated version.
How many different Australian 50 cent coins are there?
Since 1969 there have been 31 different designs featured on the reverse of circulating 50 cent coins produced by the Mint, including the Commonwealth Coat of Arms sculpted by Stuart Devlin.
What is on the 50c Australian coin?
Released to commemorate the turn of the century, the 50 cent piece features the Australian flag with an embossed Union Jack, however 200,000 of these coins were made with “incused” crosses.
When did 50 coins start?
14 February 1966
The fifty cent coin was first introduced with decimal currency on 14 February 1966. The original design featured the Commonwealth Coat of Arms struck on a coin made from 80% silver. However as the silver price rose above the face value of the coin the Mint suspended striking of the coin in March 1968.
Are 50 cent coins rare?
It is very rare to encounter this denomination in everyday transactions, since there seems to be the mistaken belief among many Canadians that the coin itself is rare and thus of value in excess of 50 cents….50-cent piece (Canadian coin)
| Canada | |
| Value | 0.50 Canadian dollar |
| Mass | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.13 mm |
| Obverse |
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What are 50c coins worth?
The half dollar, sometimes referred to as the half for short or 50-cent piece, is a United States coin worth 50 cents, or one half of a dollar.
What is a round Australian 50 cent coin worth?
‘ According to the current silver exchange rate of $26.15, the coin is worth $11.65 AUD.
How much is a 50 cent coin worth?
The Capped Bust coinage consisted of a half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar. If the 50 cent coin is in average condition, it is now typically worth $131, according to USA Coin Book.
Are there any new fifty cent coins in Australia?
The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) has today released 12 new uncirculated fifty cent coins each showcasing a different Ford or Holden motorsport vehicle. To coincide with the coin’s release, the Mint has launched Australia’s first Reverendum which will decide the country’s favourite Holden and Ford motorsport cars.
Is the 1966 50 cent coin worth anything?
And before I get onto those, the 1966 round 50 cent is not rare and nor is it particularly valuable. It does have real silver in it though which is different to all the other 50 cent coins issued and makes it worth a bit even if it is a banged up circulated coin. So what is the round 50 cent coin worth? It depends on the silver price of the day.
Are there 60 years of Australian Touring Car champions coins?
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How much is a 1998 bass and Flinders 50 Cent worth?
1998 Bass and Flinders 50 cent, mintage: 22,426,000, $7.00 2000 Year 2000 Millennium 50 cent, mintage: 16,630,000, $7.00 So these are the prices you can expect to pay for an example of these coins.