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March 24, 2023
1 cent 1966 to 1990 - Price Guide and values
One 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 one cent coins was announced on August 21, 1990. The decision was based on the loss of real purchasing power through inflation and the cost of minting these coins.
March 23, 2023
Pre-decimal banknotes serial number search added for 1933 to 1966
The Australian Notes Act of 1910 stipulated that private banks could no longer issue any form of money, and that any note or instrument issued by a Bank would no longer be considered legal tender. In 1913, the first national banknotes were introduced in denominations of 10s, £1, £5 and £10. £20, £50, £100 and £1000 appeared for the first time in 1914.
March 23, 2023
50 dollars 2018 to 2023 - Price guide and values
The $50 banknote retains the portraits of two of Australia's social and political pioneers - David Unaipon and Edith Cowan, who were both featured on the previous banknotes.
March 20, 2023
50 dollars 1995 to 2017 - Price guide and values
The $50 banknote, designed by Brian Sadgrove, was issued in October 1995 bearing the portraits of David Unaipon and Edith Cowan.
March 20, 2023
Crown 1937 to 1938 - Price Guide and values
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.