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January 19, 2026
Kookaburra Patterns - 1919 to 1921 - Penny and Half Penny
The Australian Government wanted to replace the circulating Half Penny and Penny in 1919. Trial square patterns, the Kookaburra, were minted by the Royal Mint in London and specimens in Royal Mint in Melbourne. Because there awkward shape and low weight revealing technical difficulties it was decided to not put them into circulation to replace the current bronze low denominations coins.
January 18, 2026
20 cents 1966 to 1998 - Price Guide and values
Twenty cent Australian coins showing an Platypus on reverse were released for the first time in circulation on February 14, 1966. Like the four species of echidna, the platypus is one of the five extant species of monotremes, the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. The platypus is the animal emblem of the state of New South Wales. Until the early 20th century humans hunted the platypus for its fur, but it is now protected throughout its range.
January 16, 2026
Anzac to Afghanistan 2016 20 and 25 Cents Coins
In 2016, from Anzac to Afghanistan, News Corp Australia honoured the military moments that shaped the nation with a coin collection named Learn the Legend. In recognition of the Anzac Centenary commemorative period each coin explores a different piece of the Australia’s military history. Each coin designs explores a different theme, inspired by images supplied by the Australian War Memorial, Gary Ramage and the Australian Government Department of Defence.
January 15, 2026
10 dollars 1982 to 2026 - Price guide and values
Uncirculated and proof decimal coins with denominations other than what is seen on circulating coins are produced most years by the Royal Australian Mint. Commemorative individual issues and sets with special designs are released in various alloy for collectors.
January 14, 2026
10 cents 1966 to 2026 - Price Guide and values
Ten cent Australian coins showing an Lyrebird on reverse were released for the first time in circulation on February 14, 1966. Lyrebirds are most notable for their superb ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment, and the striking beauty of the male bird's huge tail when it is fanned out in courtship display. Lyrebirds have unique plumes of neutral-coloured tailfeathers and are among Australia's best-known native birds.
