Coins and Australia - Twenty-five cent 2017 - Australian coins price guide and values

Twenty-five cent 2017 - Not intended for circulation

Twenty-five cent 2017 value

The value of a Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

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Variety NBU-64 NBU-65 NBU-66 NBU-67 NBU-68 NBU-69 NBU-70
2017 - Victoria Cross -------
2017 - Distinguished Service Cross -------
2017 - Medal for Gallantry --$76.30----
2017 - George Cross -------

NBU (Numismatic Brilliant uncirculated): Coins not intended for circulation struck and sold by the Mint, often in a special package. For most NBU certified coins, they are attributed the MS grades, unless a circulation coin wasn't produce for that particuliar combinaison of year, denomination and design. While not quite non circulating legal tender it is not too unusual to find coins intended for mint sets in circulation.

While these coins might bear the same design as normal circulating coins their lustre and quality of strike sometimes makes them stand out from the norm.

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Varieties and features

Twenty-five cent 2017 - Victoria Cross

The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of gallantry in the face of the enemy during wartime. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria during the Crimean War. It has been bestowed under the Imperial honours system for service in the Boer War, the First and Second World Wars, the Russian Civil War and the Vietnam War. Four Australian soldiers have been awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, introduced in 1991, for actions in Afghanistan.

25 cents 2017 Victoria Cross Australia

  • Alloy and composition: 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc and 1% tin
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 12.04 g
  • Diameter: 32.6 mm
  • Edge: Milled
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Uncirculated
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2017
    • Reverse: 25 VICTORIA CROSS
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley

Twenty-five cent 2017 - Distinguished Service Cross

The Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to British and Commonwealth airmen for acts of valour, courage and devotion to duty while flying on active operations during wartime. The award was established in 1918, shortly after the formation of the Royal Air Force, and was bestowed on recipients for service in the First and Second World Waeds, Korea and Vietnam.

25 cents 2017 Distinguished Flying Cross Australia

  • Alloy and composition: 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc and 1% tin
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 12.04 g
  • Diameter: 32.6 mm
  • Edge: Milled
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Uncirculated
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2017
    • Reverse: 25 DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley

Twenty-five cent 2017 - Medal for Gallantry

25 cents 2017 Medal for Gallantry Australia

The Medal of Gallantry is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force for gallant acts under hazardous conditions in operational conflicts including Afghanistan, Iraq, Rwanda and Vietnam. Introduced in 1991, it is one of the top three gallantry decorations in the Australian honours system. The medal has been presented more than 65 times, including to two recipients of the Victoria Cross for Australia: Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith and Corporal Cameron Baird.

The Medal of Gallantry is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force for gallant acts under hazardous conditions in operational conflicts including Afghanistan, Iraq, Rwanda and Vietnam. Introduced in 1991, it is one of the top three gallantry decorations in the Australian honours system. The medal has been presented more than 65 times, including to two recipients of the Victoria Cross for Australia: Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith and Corporal Cameron Baird.

  • Alloy and composition: 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc and 1% tin
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 12.04 g
  • Diameter: 32.6 mm
  • Edge: Milled
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Uncirculated
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2017
    • Reverse: 25 MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley

Twenty-five cent 2017 - George Cross

The George Cross was instituted by King George VI during the Second World War as the second highest award for gallantry after the Victoria Cross. It recognises courageous acts by civilians and by service personnel not in the face of the enemy or where usual military honours would not apply. It was awarded 22 times to Australians between 1940 and 1992, when Australia moved from the Imperial honours system to its own.

25 cents 2017 George Cross Australia

  • Alloy and composition: 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc and 1% tin
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 12.04 g
  • Diameter: 32.6 mm
  • Edge: Milled
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Uncirculated
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2017
    • Reverse: 25 GEORGE CROSS
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley

Last update : Saturday, November 29, 2025

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