Ten cent 1999 - Not intended for circulation
The 1999 Royal Australian Mint proof coins set was presented in a see-both-sides hard plastic case and presented in a special leatherette protective wallet and a colourful presentation box.
The description panels on this set incorrectly states that the reverse design for the $2 coin was created by Stuart Devlin. The reverse was in fact designed by Horst Hahne. The error was notified on an erratum card which accompanied the set.
Most years since 1966, the Royal Australian Mint has released a proof set containing proof examples of Australia's circulating coinage. Proof coins have a different and more refined manufacturing process than circulation coins. The dies are polished to give a cameo-like/mirror-like or matte finish.
In 1999, the 1 dollar coin original design was replaced with the Older Persons design also used on the 1999 circulating dollar.
A Koala Baby proof set was also released. In 1999, the coins were housed, individually encapsulated, in a plush green leatherette, hinged lid presentation case and a colourful presentation box. Also included is an Antique Finish, Sterling Silver (92.5%), medallion with a diameter of 45 mm, a thickness of 3 mm and a weight of 43 grams. One side of the medallion is blank to enable a child's name to be engraved. 6,707 Baby proof sets were released.
Ten cent 1999 value
The value of a Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- PR
- Business strike
| Variety | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 | PR-68 | PR-69 | PR-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 - Small Head | $11.40 | - | - | - | - | $24.10 | $56.80 |
| 1999 - 1930 1d | - | - | - | - | - | $58.80 | $88.60 |
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Varieties and features
Ten cent 1999 - Small Head
Legend far from rim.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 97,016,000
- Proof: 42,425
- Alloy and composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.66 g
- Diameter: 23.6 mm
- Edge: Milled
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1999
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown.
- Reverse: Lyrebird.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Ten cent 1999 - 1930 1d
A 1999 Coins of the 20th Century - Memories - Masterpieces in Silver six coins proof set was issued by the Royal Australian Mint, .999 silver coins with reverses showing original designs of Australian pre-decimal coins. Description included in the set:
This 1999 Masterpieces in Silver Coin Set is one of 15,000 legal tender coin sets minted by the Royal Australian Mint. The coins' reverses are representations of original pre-decimal designs, while the obverse of each coin carries the new portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. The finished product has a flat mirror-like surface complemented by a delicately frosted raised design and is struck to the Mint's strict quality guidelines.
Mintage: 15 000sets. Metal: Fine Silver (99.9%). 5c: 5.53 grams, 25 mm. 10c: 8.36 grams, 30 mm. 20c: 2.99 grams, 17.53 mm. 50c: 3.24 grams, 19.41 mm. $1: 6.57 grams, 23.6 mm. 5c: 13.36 grams, 28.52 mm.
- Mintage:
- Proof: 15,000
- Alloy and composition: 99.9% silver
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 8.36 g
- Melt value: $36.1624763 (Last update : January 18, 2026 )
- Fineness: 0.999
- Actual precious weight: 8.35164 g
- Diameter: 30 mm
- Finish(es) (types):
- Proof
Last update : Wednesday, January 14, 2026
