1966 Australian 50-Cent Round Coins – Bag of 10

**Please note that due to age, some coins might have toning, scratches and marks**

Key Features:

• Metal Content: 80% Silver, 20% Copper, with 10.62g of pure silver per coin (13.28g total weight per coin).
• Historical Significance: Issued exclusively in 1966, these were Australia’s first and only round 50-cent coins, withdrawn shortly after release due to their high silver content.
• Design: Features the Australian Coat of Arms, designed by Stuart Devlin, on the reverse, and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin on the obverse.
• Quantity: Each bag contains 10 coins, totalling 106.2g (3.41 troy ounces) of pure silver.

Introduced as part of Australia’s transition to decimal currency, the round fifty-cent coin had the highest denomination and largest diameter of the new coins. However, rising silver prices quickly outpaced its face value, leading to its replacement by a copper-nickel dodecagonal version in 1969. Designed by renowned artists, these coins are a beautiful blend of history and craftsmanship.

Secure a bag of 10 coins and own a timeless piece of Australia’s monetary heritage!