Australian general circulation coins minted in 1930 are as follows - Halfpenny - 638,000 Penny - 3,000 Threepence - None Sixpence - None Shilling - None Florin (Two Shillings) - None An Australian 1930 Penny is the rarest coin that has ever been released into general circulation in Australian history. Only 3,000 were minted and of those, 1,500 still exist and are trading in todays market. They are still arguing about why the 1930 Penny was released at all. There are only six 1930 Proof coins known to exist, three in museums and three in private collections. Depending on who you choose to believe, a Proof 1930 Penny might go for anything between $250,000 and $500,000 AUD. One of the private collectors declined an offer of $1,000,000 AUD for his proof coin a few years ago.
You can sell it to your local coin shop, online, or to a fellow enthusiast.
The 1964 Australian pennies are currently more than 50 United States Dollars.
Australian Pennies with kangaroos on the reverse were issued from 1938 to 1964 inclusive. Depending on the year, the condition and where they were minted, the value might be anything between $0.50 AUD and $1,100 AUD. Proof coins could go as high as $3,500 AUD.
Assuming that they are in mint uncirculated condition, the most valuable Australian general circulation Pennies in approximate order of value would be the - 1930 1925 1920 - depending on mintmark 1919 - depending on mintmark 1946 Circulated coins will still have some collector value depending on their condition.
Yes. Go to the Royal Australian Mint site below and click on the coin you want to see.
No 1937 Australian Pennies were minted for general circulation. There were 10 trial pattern coins minted with the usual King George VI on the obverse and kangaroo on the reverse. Possibly valued at $100,000 AUD. There were 8 trial pattern Uniface coins minted with "MODEL" on the obverse and kangaroo on the reverse. Possibly valued at $40,000 AUD. There was 1 trial pattern Uniface silver minted with "MODEL" on the obverse and kangaroo on the reverse. Possibly valued at $50,000 AUD.
Actually, the penny went from 95% copper before 1982 to 0.8% Copper after 1982. The newer coins are less valuable because they are essentially copper plated zinc coins. This saved the government some money in minting coins.
Go to your local coin antique or coin shop.
You can go to Mattox Coins and Stamps in Raleigh. I did some business with them recently and they were by far the most professional that I have seen.
I cannot answer your question directly, but see the following as an indicator. An Australian 1930 Penny is the rarest coin that has ever been released into general circulation in Australian history. Only 3,000 were minted and of those, 1,500 still exist and are trading in todays market. They are still arguing about why the 1930 Penny was released at all. There are only 6 proof coins known to exist, 3 in museums and 3 in private collections. Depending on who you choose to believe, a proof 1930 Penny might go for anything between $250,000 and $500,000 AUD. One of the private collectors has recently declined an offer of $1,000,000 AUD for his proof coin. An uncirculated 1930 penny in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $150,000 AUD. If it is in less than mint condition, it might fetch as little as $10,000 to $15,000 AUD. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation. Authentication and verification of such coins is vital. The Australian 1930 Penny has recently been described as the "Holy Grail" of the coin collecting world.
Bicentennial coins are common and not worth anything above face value. Go ahead and spend them.