Coins and Australia is 4,622 coins, 960 banknotes, 819 tokens, 2,824 errors and varieties, 220 articles and much more!
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August 28, 2025
New Zealand - Penny 1940 to 1965 - Price Guide and values
The tiki was chosen for the design on the reverse of the New Zealand half penny. It is an ornamental pendant of the Mãori.
August 27, 2025
Crown 1937 and 1938 - Not intended for circulation
The 1937 crown was especially struck to commemorate the coronation of George VI. It's colloquial or slang name, 'Casey's Cartwheel', was an irreverent dig at the Treasurer of the time, R.G Casey, who proposed the coin. The short history of the Australian crown is a sad and confusing one. Sad, because it was so unpopular. Confusing, because it was originally designed as a one-off commemorative but lost it's significance when issued again in 1938.
August 26, 2025
20 dollars 1966 to 1993 - Price guide and values
The new $1, $2, $10 and $20 banknotes were issued on 14 February 1966. Charles Kingsford Smith and Lawrence Hargrave appeared on the $20 note. They symbolised Australia's significant contribution to aviation and aeronautics.
August 26, 2025
10 dollars 2017 to 2023 - Price guide and values
The design of the new $10 banknote celebrates Australia's literary heritage. The $10 banknote retains the portraits of two of Australia's most celebrated writers - Dame Mary Gilmore and Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson who were both featured on the previous banknotes. The two portraits derive from drawings based on original photographs.
August 24, 2025
New Zealand - Half Penny 1940 to 1965 - Price Guide and values
The Tui Bird was chosen for the design on the reverse of the New Zealand penny. It is native to New Zealand.
