Fifty cent 1969 - Not intended for circulation
In 1969, the Nuphll Associates Ltd of Christchurch New Zealand wanted to create The Yarra or Yarralumla, which was a postal numismatic cover (NPC). Because of the the amendment of the Currency Act September, changes of shape (dodecagonal instead of round) and alloy (cupronickel instead of silver), Nuphil asked the Royal Australian Mint for around 2,000 50-cents coins just before the main production began. Read more »
In 1967 and 1968, proof sets were not issued because of the absence of circulation 50 cent coins in those years. Finally, in 1969, the Royal Australian Mint resumed the practise started in 1966 of an annual release of Australia's circulating coins struck in proof form.
The 1969 Royal Australian Mint proof coins set was presented in a clear acrylic case, with blue holder and white foam covers used for protection.
Most years since 1966, the Royal Australian Mint has released a proof set containing proof examples of Australia's circulating coinage. Proof coins have a different and more refined manufacturing process than circulation coins. The dies are polished to give a cameo-like/mirror-like or matte finish.
Fifty cent 1969 value
The value of a Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- SP
- PR
- Business strike
| Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 - Yarralumla PNC | - | - | - | - | - | $1,800 | - |
SP (Specimen): Special collectors coins struck at the Mint with a frosted/mirror appearance on the design and effigy from 1996 to 2024. Before 1996, if specimen coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from PL coins. Specimen coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses.
| Variety | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 | PR-68 | PR-69 | PR-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | - | - | - | $156 | $204 | $253 | - |
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Mintage
- Fifty cent 1969 : 14,015,000 - (12,696 proof)
- Fifty cent 1969 - Yarralumla PNC : Included above
Specifications
- Alloy: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Diameter : 31.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Last update : Sunday, May 19, 2024
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