Valuable Australian 10 cent coins are often low-mintage years like 2011 (lowest mintage for circulation), 1985, 1991, 2018, 2019 (Clark Obverse), or those from uncirculated Mint Sets such as 1986, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997, and the rare 2023 (no circulation), with some error coins like the 1966 rotated die or missing feather versions also commanding high prices from collectors. Look for pristine condition and specific years where few were minted for general release, as these become scarce.
“Don't sleep on the 10 cent coins. One of the best ones to look for are the 2011 standard issue 10 cent coins,” McCauley said. "[It's] the lowest mintage 10 cent coin that was produced for circulation.” Other low-mintage 10 cent coins include 1985 coins, which had a mintage of 2 million.
The 1966 10 cent minted in London can be found with varying degrees of rotation or upset. It's been determined that it was the obverse die that was rotating during the production run of these coins. This example rotated 190° clockwise or approximately 7 o'clock.
Decimal Coins with Errors and Low Mintage
Top 12 most valuable and rare 10p coins
The 1959-D wheat penny is one of the most controversial mule coins ever. It's worth $50,000! Here's everything you could possibly want to know about the 1959-D penny error!
The Lyrebird 10c coin has been issued solely as a collector coin on only five occasions – in 1986, 1987, 1995, 1996 and 2023. The first two dates seem to be surprisingly undervalued, as they catalogue at only $8 apiece, but the values of the 1995 and 1996 dates are much more realistic.
The rare Australian coin that sells for around $60,000 (or more, depending on condition) is the 1930 Australian Penny, an accidentally minted coin from the Great Depression era with a very low mintage, making it a "numismatic superstar" sought by collectors for its rarity and historical significance. Its value comes from being the lowest mintage pre-decimal Australian coin, with only about 1,500 believed to exist in circulation, notes 9News.com.au and Network Ten.
While we might sight a Proof 1952 Penny on the market every three to four years this coin, as the finest of its year, is a once in a lifetime buying opportunity. Apart from its extreme rarity, we offer four sound reasons why this Proof 1952 Penny is a must-have for today's collector.
A coin collector just paid nearly $2 million for an old dime. But not just any dime. The 1894-S Barber is one of the rarest in the world. That's why it was auctioned for $1,997,500 in Tampa on Thursday.
Price Guide For Old Dimes
25 million of these coins were struck, so they are not rare at all when in used condition. Some collectors are prepared to pay a premium for them in mint condition - as the images here show, this coin certainly meets that standard.
“Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck. This is true around the world too; the US Silver Dollar is often referred to as the 'lucky' silver dollar, while the Japanese five-yen coin is often placed inside a new wallet when given as a gift to wish the receiver good luck.
In short, when people ask if they should clean my coins before selling, the answer is almost always no. Keeping coins in their original condition is the safest option. Collectors and buyers assess more than shine. They look for originality, authenticity, and how the coin has naturally aged.
Coins worth over $1 million are typically extremely rare historical U.S. gold and silver coins (like the 1933 Double Eagle or 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar) or modern ultra-rare novelties (like the 100kg Canadian Gold Maple Leaf) with few known examples, often due to minting errors, historical significance, or extreme scarcity, with sales reaching tens of millions.
An Australian 2000 $1 "Mule" coin, created by mistake using the smaller 10-cent coin's head (obverse) die, can be worth up to $3,000 due to its distinct double rim and off-center appearance, but its value depends heavily on its condition, with only a few thousand believed to exist.
A 1964 Australian Penny is generally worth a small amount, around $1 to $5 for circulated coins, but its value increases significantly with condition, with uncirculated examples (especially those from Perth with rare varieties or errors) fetching from tens to thousands of dollars, depending on grade and features like red color (RD) or doubled dies, so condition and mint mark are key.
A valuable little coin to look for in your change is the 1966 10 cent upset or rotated die coin error. Check each one to make sure the head and tails side of the coin are the same way up.
High grade cupro-nickel coins are becoming harder to find, and owing to lack of appreciation in the wider dealer market even the choicer grades are bulked in with low grade material increasing tarnish, bag marks and the like.
Here are 10 rare coins, including five still in circulation, that are certain to increase in value in the next five years.