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May 1, 2024
5 cents 1966 to 2024 - Price Guide and values
Five cent Australian coins showing an Echidna on reverse were released for the first time in circulation on February 14, 1966. Also called spiny anteaters, echidnas are the only living mammals that lay eggs and live in Australia and New Guinea. The echidnas are named after Echidna, a creature from Greek mythology who was half-woman, half-snake, as the animal was perceived to have qualities of both mammals and reptiles.
May 1, 2024
100 dollars 2019 to 2023 banknotes - Price guide and values
The new $100 banknote completes the Next Generation Banknote series. It celebrates Sir John Monash, an engineer, soldier and civic leader and Dame Nellie Melba, an internationally renowned soprano. The $100 banknote was first released into general circulation in late 2020.
April 30, 2024
2 cents 1966 to 2018 - Price Guide and values
Two cent Australian coins produced since 1964 by the Royal Australian Mint and it's branches, and by the Royal Mint were first released in circulation on February, 1966. The cessation of issue of two cent coins was announced on August 21, 1990. They still continue to be legal tender and can ben used to purchase goods or deposited at a financial institution even if they were withdrawn from circulation commencing in February 1992.
April 26, 2024
50 cents 1966 to 2015 - Coins ot intended for circulation added
Fifty cent Australian coins produced since 1966 by the Royal Australian Mint and it's branches were first released in circulation on February, 1966. Most years since, the RAM has released special coins not intended for circulation, often with more refined manufacturing process than circulation coins.
April 24, 2024
100 dollars 1996 to 2017 banknotes - Price guide and values
The polymer $100 banknote, designed by Bruce Stewart, was issued in May 1996. It featured portraits of Dame Nellie Melba and Sir John Monash.