Since opening in 1965, the Royal Australian Mint has produced over 15 billion coins. These have been spent, saved and collected by people throughout Australia (and the world), each one demonstrating the ways that coins mean different things to different people. To meet the needs of all people, the Mint produces three distinct types of coin.
Rare Australian Coins Perhaps it's mystery, like the intrigue that surrounds the folkloric 1930 Penny. Maybe it's a unique sense of Australia, captured by coins like the 1919-21 Square Kookaburra Pattern Penny championed by treasurer William Watt.
Australian decimal coin errors are the fastest growing segment of the Australian coin collecting market. This is for two reasons. Firstly, it's easy to relate to a grossly mis-struck coin of a type we can still get in our change. Secondly, many errors can still be found by actually looking through coins you can get from the bank! The money in Australia consists of both banknotes and coins, and the denominations rise in value from 5¢ to $100. While the banknotes and coins of the Australian currency are generally easier to differentiate from each other than those of other countries such as the U.S. Currency, it's still a good idea to become familiar with the denominations beforehand. The Australian silver coin calculator only shows what the silver in Australian coins is worth (intrinsic value), and will not show any numismatic (collector) or base metal value. Use the Australian silver coin calculator to learn how much the silver in your coins is worth, or to set a max bid on a Australian silver coin auction based on its. Gold has played an important role in Australia since its discover in the 19th century, and the Perth and Royal Australian Mints are both well-known for their Australian gold coins from Gold Kangaroos and Koalas to Lunar issues and even Gold Wedge-Tailed Eagles designed by the U.S. Mint's former Chief Engraver.
Circulating Coins
These are mass-produced coins, used for everyday cash transactions. Made from base metals such as copper, nickel and aluminium, they are struck at the rate of up to 650 per minute. While they ordinarily feature reverse designs of Australian fauna (or an Aboriginal elder on the two dollar coin), many commemorative coins are released to mark events, people or organisations which have had a significant impact on Australian society.
Collector Coins
These products are legal tender in Australia, but are produced to be used as gifts or souvenirs, or as pieces for collections. To meet the needs of different interests or budgets, these pieces are produced in a range of different finishes, and feature a broad range of themes.
Australian Coins Silver
Premium Products
These are the Royal Australian Mint's most valuable products. Made of precious metals with small mintages, they are true highlights of the Mint's commitment to artistic and engineering excellence.
Investment Coins
These products are formed from precious metals and are a safe and tangible form of investment. Produced in large quantities, they are also an inexpensive and easy way of entering the gold and metal markets. Our range of investment coins include a variety of sizes and themes which also make them a great and valuable gift.
Australian Coins Images
1966 - 2016Australia adopted a decimal currency on the 14th of February 1966. Coins were issued in the denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and notes were issued in $1, $2, $10, and $20 varieties. The designs for the new coins were completed by Australian artist and metalworker Stuart Devlin. These designs centred around Australia's iconic wildlife (Feathertail Glider, Frill-necked lizard, Echidna, Superb Lyrebird, and the Platypus). The only exception was the 50 cent piece which featured Devlin's interpretation of the Australian Coat of Arms.
The initial circulating set was altered in 1984 and 1988 with the introduction of the One and Two dollar coins respectively. The new one dollar coin was again designed by Devlin and features the famous 'Mob of Roos' design and the two dollar coin was designed by Horst Hahne and features an Aboriginal Elder. The circulating currency was again altered in 1991 when the One and Two cent pieces were retired. Throughout this period the obverse has featured one of three official effigies of HM Queen Elizabeth II. In addition to the standard circulating designs a large variety of commemorative coins have been issued to mark special events, people, or organisations that have impacted Australia.
Circulating Coins
These are mass-produced coins, used for everyday cash transactions. Made from base metals such as copper, nickel and aluminium, they are struck at the rate of up to 650 per minute. While they ordinarily feature reverse designs of Australian fauna (or an Aboriginal elder on the two dollar coin), many commemorative coins are released to mark events, people or organisations which have had a significant impact on Australian society.
Collector Coins
These products are legal tender in Australia, but are produced to be used as gifts or souvenirs, or as pieces for collections. To meet the needs of different interests or budgets, these pieces are produced in a range of different finishes, and feature a broad range of themes.
Australian Coins Silver
Premium Products
These are the Royal Australian Mint's most valuable products. Made of precious metals with small mintages, they are true highlights of the Mint's commitment to artistic and engineering excellence.
Investment Coins
These products are formed from precious metals and are a safe and tangible form of investment. Produced in large quantities, they are also an inexpensive and easy way of entering the gold and metal markets. Our range of investment coins include a variety of sizes and themes which also make them a great and valuable gift.
Australian Coins Images
1966 - 2016Australia adopted a decimal currency on the 14th of February 1966. Coins were issued in the denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and notes were issued in $1, $2, $10, and $20 varieties. The designs for the new coins were completed by Australian artist and metalworker Stuart Devlin. These designs centred around Australia's iconic wildlife (Feathertail Glider, Frill-necked lizard, Echidna, Superb Lyrebird, and the Platypus). The only exception was the 50 cent piece which featured Devlin's interpretation of the Australian Coat of Arms.
The initial circulating set was altered in 1984 and 1988 with the introduction of the One and Two dollar coins respectively. The new one dollar coin was again designed by Devlin and features the famous 'Mob of Roos' design and the two dollar coin was designed by Horst Hahne and features an Aboriginal Elder. The circulating currency was again altered in 1991 when the One and Two cent pieces were retired. Throughout this period the obverse has featured one of three official effigies of HM Queen Elizabeth II. In addition to the standard circulating designs a large variety of commemorative coins have been issued to mark special events, people, or organisations that have impacted Australia.
The Royal Australian Mint has also produced a variety of higher denomination uncirculated coins for collectors. Like their lower denomination commemorative counterparts, these higher denominations often mark special events, people, or organisations. In a number of cases the mint has also released these higher denominations as investment pieces struck in either solid silver or gold.
