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The Australian two-cent coin was introduced in 1966 and was the coin of the second-lowest denomination until it was withdrawn from circulation in 1992 (along with the one-cent piece). It is still counted as legal tender, but is subject to some restrictions, and two-cent coins are legal tender only up to the sum of 20 cents. [1] [2] [3]
At this time, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent coins were issued. [6] $1 coins were first issued in 1984, [7] and $2 coins soon followed in 1988. The one- and two-cent coins were discontinued in 1990 and withdrawn from circulation in February 1992. [8]
The one-dollar coin was introduced in 1984, to replace the banknote of the same value. The two-dollar coin, also replacing a banknote, was introduced in 1988. They have content of 2% nickel, 6% aluminium and 92% copper. The two-dollar coin is smaller in diameter than the one-dollar coin, but the two-dollar is slightly thicker.
A year later Australian pennies and half-pennies entered circulation. Unlike in New Zealand, there was no half-crown. In 1931 gold sovereigns stopped being minted in Australia. A crown or five-shilling coin was minted in 1937 and 1938. Coinage of the Australian pound was replaced by decimalised coins of the Australian dollar on 14 February 1966 ...
A–Z (alphabet) coins issued featuring 'Iconic Australia'. A total of 26 coins issued. 456,000 (each coin type) Great Coin Hunt – two A letter 'G' coin of the great coin hunt was released with a coloured reverse. 22,500 Donation Dollar A dollar designed to be donated 5,000,000 2023 Great Coin Hunt – three A–Z (alphabet) coins issued ...
The cent (in circulation 1966–1992), formally the one-cent coin, was the lowest-denomination coin of the Australian dollar. It was introduced on 14 February 1966 in the decimalisation of Australian currency and was withdrawn from circulation in 1992 (along with the two-cent coin). [1] [2] It is still minted as a non-circulating coin. A one ...
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Pages in category "Two-cent coins" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. ... File:Australian 2c Coin.png; B. File:British two pence coin 1994 ...