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Twenty Cents
| Design Details | Year |
|---|---|
| 1988 An impression of a platypus designed and sculpted by Stuart Devlin | 1988 |
| No twenty cent coins were produced in 1989 - 1993 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 |
| 1994 An impression of a platypus designed and sculpted by Stuart Devlin | 1994 |
| Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United Nations | 1995 |
- Why is the platypus on the 20 cent coin?
- What are the animals on coins?
- What animal is on the 50c coin?
- Is there gold in Australian coins?
- Do Australian coins contain silver?
- What is the rarest 20 cent coin in Australia?
- How much is the Australian Platypus coin worth?
- What animal is on the 10 cent Australian coin?
Why is the platypus on the 20 cent coin?
The florin was for two shillings. As the system changed, the Australian pound became worth two Australian dollars. On the obverse side, there is the Queen Elizabeth of Australia. On the other side, there is a platypus, the mascot used for national events.
What are the animals on coins?
Horses and eagles seem to feature most frequently on Ancient Coins. Rare animals such as elephants, lions and turtles are also featured. On the other hand, modern coins feature almost every animal imaginable.
What animal is on the 50c coin?
The springbok also features on the Krugerrand, and several other official items in the country. The smallest denomination coin still in wide circulation is the 50 cent coin, and it features the iconic strelitzia, or bird of paradise flower, native to South Africa.
Is there gold in Australian coins?
Australian collector coins have been made from almost every metal you can think of, including platinum, gold, silver, copper nickel, aluminium bronze, bronze, and copper.
Do Australian coins contain silver?
Australian pre-decimal silver coins minted between 1910 and 1945 comprise 92.5% pure silver (aka sterling silver). Later dates contain 50% silver. When decimal coinage was introduced in 1966, the circular 50 cent coin contained 80% silver. ... Today, many of these 'junk' silver coins are traded for their bullion value.
What is the rarest 20 cent coin in Australia?
Australian 1966 London 20 Cent Wavy Baseline Variety
The so called '1966 Wavy Baseline 20 cent' is the most sought after rare Australian 20 cent coin. Why? Because even a banged up one that has been circulating for 55 years can still be worth a couple of hundred dollars.
How much is the Australian Platypus coin worth?
The design with a duckbill platypus makes them interesting. When circulated, these coins are worth very little, usually less than $1 US dollar. Only coins that are fully uncirculated carry significant value.
What animal is on the 10 cent Australian coin?
The reverse of the 10 cent coin features an image of a lyrebird. Designed by Stuart Devlin, it has not changed since 1966. The coin is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. It is circular in shape, and has a milled edge.
