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===== Definition =====
===== Definition =====
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===== Characteristics =====
===== Characteristics =====
* Durability: Made to last through extensive handling.
* Durability: Made to last through extensive handling.


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* Finish: Generally has a less polished, more matte finish due to high-speed mass production.
* Finish: Generally has a less polished, more matte finish due to high-speed mass production.
===== Denominations =====
* [[Australian one-cent coin|1 Cent]]
* [[Australian two-cent coin|2 Cent]]
* [[Australian five-cent coin|5 Cent]]
* [[Australian ten-cent coin|10 Cent]]
* [[Australian twenty-cent coin|20 Cent]]
* [[Australian fifty-cent round coin|50 Cent Round]]
* [[Australian fifty-cent coin|50 Cent]]
* [[Australian one dollar coin|1 Dollar]]
* [[Australian two dollar coin|2 Dollar]]




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===Table===
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%"
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|+ Australian coins
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!colspan=2| Image !!rowspan=2| Value !!colspan=4| Technical parameters !!colspan=3| Description !!rowspan=2| Date of first minting
|-
! Obverse
! Reverse
! Diameter
! Thickness
! Weight
! Composition
! Edge
! Obverse
! Reverse
|-{{coin-copper-color}}
|
|align="center"|[[File:Australian 1c Coin.png|44px]]
| [[Australian one-cent coin|1c]]<br/>
| 17.65&nbsp;mm
| >1.4&nbsp;mm
| 2.60 g
|rowspan=2| 97% copper <br/>2.5% zinc <br/>0.5% tin
|rowspan=2| Plain
|rowspan=2| Queen Elizabeth II
| Feathertail glider
|rowspan=2| 1966–1991 (no longer issued)
|-{{coin-copper-color}}
|
|align="center"|[[File:Australian 2c Coin.png|54px]]
| [[Australian two-cent coin|2c]]<br/>
| 21.59&nbsp;mm
| <1.9&nbsp;mm
| 5.20 g
| Frill-necked lizard
|-{{coin-silver-color}}
|
|align="center"|[[File:Australian Five Cents Rev.png|49px]]
| [[Australian five-cent coin|5c]]
| 19.41&nbsp;mm
| 1.3&nbsp;mm
| 2.83 g
|rowspan=4| Cupronickel<br/>75% copper <br/>25% nickel
|rowspan=3| Reeded
|rowspan=4| Queen<br/>Elizabeth II (1984-2024)<br>King<br/>Charles III (2024-Present)
| Echidna
|rowspan=3| 1966
|-{{coin-silver-color}}
|
|align="center"|[[File:Australian 10c Coin.png|59px]]
| [[Australian ten-cent coin|10c]]
| 23.60&nbsp;mm
| 1.5&nbsp;mm
| 5.65 g
| Superb lyrebird
|-{{coin-silver-color}}
|
|align="center"|[[File:Australian 20c Coin.png|72px]]
| [[Australian twenty-cent coin|20c]]
| 28.65&nbsp;mm
| 2.0&nbsp;mm
| 11.3 g
| Platypus
|-{{coin-silver-color}}
|
|align="center"|[[File:Australian 50c Coin.png|79px]]
| [[Australian fifty-cent coin|50c]]
| Dodecagon 31.65&nbsp;mm (across flats)
| 2.0&nbsp;mm
| 15.55 g
| Plain
| Coat of Arms of Australia|Coat of arms
| 1969
|-{{coin-yellow-color}}
|
|align="center"|[[File:Australian $1 Coin.png|63px]]
| [[Australian one dollar coin|$1]]
| 25.00&nbsp;mm
| 2.8&nbsp;mm
| 9.00 g
|rowspan=2| 92% copper<br/>6% aluminium<br/>2% nickel
|rowspan=2| Interrupted<br/>milled
|rowspan=1| Queen<br/>Elizabeth II (1984-2023)<br>King<br/>Charles III (2023-Present)
| Five kangaroos
| 1984
|-{{coin-yellow-color}}
|
|align="center"|[[File:Australian $2 Coin.png|51px]]
| [[Australian two-dollar coin|$2]]
| 20.50&nbsp;mm
| 3.0&nbsp;mm
| 6.60 g
|rowspan=1| Queen<br/>Elizabeth II (1984-2024)<br>King<br/>Charles III(2024-Present)
| Aboriginal elder and Southern Cross
| 1988
|-
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|+
!
!Australian coins
!1 cent
![[Australian one-cent coin|<small>1 Cent</small>]]
!2 cent
![[Australian two-cent coin|<small>2 Cent</small>]]
!5 cent
![[Australian five-cent coin|<small>5 Cent</small>]]
!10 cent
![[Australian ten-cent coin|<small>10 Cent</small>]]
!20 cent
![[Australian twenty-cent coin|<small>20 Cent</small>]]
!50 cent round
![[Australian fifty-cent round coin|<small>50 Cent Round</small>]]
!50 cent
![[Australian fifty-cent coin|<small>50 Cent</small>]]
!1 dollar
![[Australian one dollar coin|<small>1 Dollar</small>]]
!2 dollar
![[Australian two dollar coin|<small>2 Dollar</small>]]
|-
|-
|Image (reverse)
| align="center" |Image (reverse)
|[[File:Australian 1c Coin.png|44px]]
|[[File:Australian 1c Coin.png|44px]]
|[[File:Australian 2c Coin.png|54px]]
|[[File:Australian 2c Coin.png|54px]]
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|[[File:Australian 10c Coin.png|59px]]
|[[File:Australian 10c Coin.png|59px]]
|[[File:Australian 20c Coin.png|72px]]
|[[File:Australian 20c Coin.png|72px]]
|[[File:Australian 50cr Coin.png|79px]]
|[[File:Australian 50cr Coin.jpg|79px]]
|[[File:Australian 50c Coin.png|79px]]
|[[File:Australian 50c Coin.png|79px]]
|[[File:Australian $1 Coin.png|63px]]
|[[File:Australian $1 Coin.png|63px]]
|[[File:Australian $2 Coin.png|51px]]
|[[File:Australian $2 Coin.png|51px]]
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|Date of first minting
| align="center" |Date of first minting
| colspan="2" |
| colspan="2" align="center" |1966–1991
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| align="center" |1966
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| align="center" |1966
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| align="center" |1966
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| align="center" |1966 -1966
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| align="center" |1969
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| align="center" |1984
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| align="center" |1988
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Latest revision as of 03:16, 25 June 2024


Definition

Circulated coins are produced for everyday transactions and are designed to withstand the wear and tear of daily use. They are minted in large quantities and distributed through banks and other financial institutions.

Characteristics
  • Durability: Made to last through extensive handling.
  • Design: Typically features standard designs that remain consistent for long periods.
  • Finish: Generally has a less polished, more matte finish due to high-speed mass production.
Denominations


Australian coins 1 Cent 2 Cent 5 Cent 10 Cent 20 Cent 50 Cent Round 50 Cent 1 Dollar 2 Dollar
Image (reverse)
Date of first minting 1966–1991 1966 1966 1966 1966 -1966 1969 1984 1988