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When did Australia stop making 50 Cent Coins?
When did Australia stop making 50 Cent Coins?
Martina
Wed Jan 15 2025
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I'm curious about the history of Australian coinage. Specifically, I want to know when did Australia stop minting 50 cent coins? This information would help me understand the rarity and value of these coins.
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SoulWhisper
Thu Jan 16 2025
In 1967, the price of silver experienced a significant surge.
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JejuJoyful
Thu Jan 16 2025
Two years later, in 1969, the mint resumed production of the 50 cent coin with a revised design.
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Carolina
Thu Jan 16 2025
This surge caused the value of silver to exceed the face value of the Australian 50 cent coin.
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DigitalWarrior
Thu Jan 16 2025
The new coin featured a standard dodecagon shape and was composed of copper-nickel.
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Margherita
Thu Jan 16 2025
Due to its new composition, the revised coin weighed approximately 2 grams more than the original silver-copper version.
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