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50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)

Australia’s 1966 silver .800 50-cent coin from the first year of decimal currency. Its twelve-sided shape and Double Bar variety are notable identification features.

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Dollar (1966-date)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1966
Value: 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)
Currency: Australia: Dollar
Material: Srebro (.800)
Size: 31.5 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 10

Key details

Issuer: Australia
Period: Dollar (1966-date)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1966
Value: 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)
Currency: Australia: Dollar

Catalog description

This 1966 Australian 50-cent coin belongs to the first year of decimal currency. Struck in .800 silver, it has the distinctive twelve-sided form used to help the public recognise the new denomination. The changeover to decimal money made shape an important practical aid in everyday transactions. Collector interest also focuses on the Double Bar variety and special presentation issues.

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50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)

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