Coins and Australia - Two cent 1966 - Australian decimal coins price guide and values

Two cent 1966 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

Two cent 1966 - Australian coin
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To replace pre-decimal coins circulating in Australia at the time, Stuart Devlin was chosen to produce designs based on australian wildlife representing the denomination, the new Royal Australian Mint was built in Canberra and opened on February 22. The first official decimal circulating coins were produced at the Canberra, London, Perth and Melbourne mints and were released on February 14, 1966, but with some variances on the reverse from one facility to the other. Read more »

Two cent 1966 value

The value of a Two cent 1966 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

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Variety MS-60 MS-61 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65
1966 - Blunt 1st claw (p) --$8.00$10.00$15.00$39.10
1966 - Blunt 1st claw (p) - Without SD ----$495-
1966 - Blunt 2nd claw (m) --$6.80$7.60$9.10$90.00
1966 - Sharp claws (c) --$3.40$4.20$19.20$38.50

Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Variety MS-66 MS-67 MS-68 MS-69 MS-70
1966 - Blunt 1st claw (p) $169----
1966 - Blunt 1st claw (p) - Without SD -----
1966 - Blunt 2nd claw (m) -----
1966 - Sharp claws (c) $387$735---

Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

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Varieties

Blunt 1st claw (p)

2 cents 1966 - Blunt 1st claw - Perth mint

Blunt 1st claw (p) - Without SD

Without SD.

Two cent 1967 - Without SD initials - 2 cents - Decimal coin

Blunt 2nd claw (m)

2 cents 1966 - Blunt 2nd claw - Melbourne mint

Sharp claws (c)

2 cents 1966 - Sharp claws - Canberra mint

Errors and varieties from the community
Planchet errors and varieties
#266 2 cents 1966 - Clipped -
#98 2 cents 1966 - Clipped planchet -
Strike errors and varieties
#432 2 cents 1966 - Uncentered broadstrike -

Mintage

  • Two cent 1966 - Blunt 1st claw (p) : 217,735,000
  • Two cent 1966 - Blunt 1st claw (p) - Without SD : Included above
  • Two cent 1966 - Blunt 2nd claw (m) : 66,575,000
  • Two cent 1966 - Sharp claws (c) : 144,880,000 - (18,110 proof)

Specifications - Two cent 1966 - Blunt 1st claw (p)

  • Mint: Perth
  • Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
  • Diameter : 21.59mm
  • Engraver: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Reverse: Stuart Devlin
  • Edge: Plain

Last update : Thursday, December 21, 2023

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