The so called '1966 Wavy Baseline 20 cent' is the most sought after rare Australian 20 cent coin. Why? Because even a banged up one that has been circulating for 55 years can still be worth a couple of hundred dollars.
The 1966 wavy baseline 20c is still the most sought after rare Australian 20c coin. The coins are still in circulation, with one person commenting on the TikTok that they had three of the rare coins.
Surprisingly that's not the only 20 cent piece worth a bit of moula. Watch the video as he explains that coins with a wavy baseline under the “2” can be worth between $250 to $4000.
On eBay a number of people have valued the 1966 20c piece with the wavy baseline from anywhere from $160 to $6,500. While the value of these coins seems mouthwatering, they pale in comparison to what some overseas ones have sold for.
A high grade example of one of these varieties is worth $3000-$5000 whilst a banged up coin you might find in your change might be worth $100-$200.
The 1996 wavy baseline 20c is still the most sought-after rare Australian 20c coin. The coins are still in circulation, with one person commenting on the TikTok that they had three of the rare coins. Mr Kandiah also pointed out that cleaning a rare coin could lessen its value to a collector.
Some 1981 dated coins were struck on a Hong Kong 2 Dollar planchet, KM#37. 6 pieces are reported. Each carries an approximate value of $7,500.00.
The 1966 wavy baseline 20 cent coin is counted among Australia's rarest decimal coins issued for circulation. Although 58.2 million 20 cent coins were struck dated 1966; very, very few of these feature what collector's describe as a "wavy baseline".
A ripple that touches the head of the platypus will indicate the coin is from the Royal Mint, whereas a ripple that has a slight gap between the head will indicate a RAM coin! Both can demand good prices from collectors, so as a rule of thumb, if you get a 1966 20c in change, pay close attention to it!
He states that a small amount of the 20c coins from 1966 have a wavy baseline on the '2',” and these coins sell for between “$250 and $4000 if you can find one. For 20c coins minted in 2010, Mr McCauley said a bubble above the platypus' claws also made it a valuable piece of metal.
And the silver crisis of 1945 and 1946 and the 1945 Penny, Australia's rarest penny. And this 1946 cupro nickel florin, an experimental strike in an alternative metal and the the only example held by a private collector. The Melbourne Mint produced four florins in cupro nickel.
The twenty cent coin was first introduced with decimal currency on 14 February 1966. The original reverse design of a platypus remained unchanged until 1995. This denomination has since been used for commemorative designs. All twenty cent coins in the first issue in 1966 were produced at the Royal Mint, London.
A new $2 coin commemorating the end of the Vietnam War has skyrocketed in value and is now selling for up to $1,200 online. The Royal Australian Mint released two $2 coins earlier this month to commemorate 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.
You won't find too many 1 cent coins on a list of Australian coins worth money - some 1 cent coins can be worth (much) more than their face value if they are a rare date and / or if they are in mint condition.
Australia 1967 20 Cent Clipped Planchet with Tilted Partial Collar Error. Coin with a double error -a clipped planchet that incorrectly seated in the collar die producing a tilted partial collar.
An extremely rare 1930 Australian penny has sold for $60,000 at auction, breaking an Australian record. The coin went under the hammer over the weekend and was bought by a Western Australian bidder.
Australian 1966 London 20 Cent Wavy Baseline Variety
The so called '1966 Wavy Baseline 20 cent' is the most sought after rare Australian 20 cent coin. Why? Because even a banged up one that has been circulating for 55 years can still be worth a couple of hundred dollars.
A list of valuable 50c Australian coins is fairly short - most are only worth their face value unless they are in premium grade. One of the first 50 cent piece designs that many people notice in their change are the fifty cent coins struck for the Centenary of Federation - there is one for each state and territory.
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of June 2023, a Liberty Head from 1854 in circulated condition is worth between $2150 and $30000.
Although 58.2 million 20 cent coins were struck dated 1966, very, very few of these feature what collector's describe as a 'wavy baseline'.
Most of the nearly two billion 1965 quarters that were minted did circulate. The true rarities are the “transitional metallic errors” minted on 90% silver planchets by mistake. 12-24 or so may exist. Very high-grade uncirculated 1965 quarters may also be loosely considered rare.
London minted 1966 5 cent tilted partial collar error. Collar has engaged with about two thirds of the coin and the beginnings of a lip are apparent on the obverse. Metal flow noted in AUSTRALIA 1966 where there was no collar engagement at all.
It's the little-known symbol that you can find on millions of $2 coins currently circulating in Australia. The tiny “HH” stamp can be found on 1988 and 1989 $2 coins in the bottom left-hand corner, on the lower chest of the Indigenous man featured on the tails side.
One eBay auction listed the 1988 'HH' $2 coin, asking for bids starting at a whopping $10,000. Other auctions have the $2 pieces selling for $5 to $20 while another auction is selling the coin for $2,000.