Fifty cent 1981 - Not intended for circulation
The 1981 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.
This set marks a turning point in the Royal Australian Mint's attitude to the annual proof set issue. Although there had been a significant increase in the number of sets sold the previous year, there was only a small increase in the issue price of each set. In 1981, the number of proof sets released was over double that of two year's earlier and the issue price of each set more than doubled as well. The result was not immediately felt until a year or so later when values of the set plummeted when it became clear there were more sets in the marketplace than collectors wished to own. The situation continued for a further two years until mintage restrictions were tightened in 1984.
Fifty cent 1981 value
The value of a Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- PR
- Business strike
| Variety | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 | PR-68 | PR-69 | PR-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | - | - | - | - | $35.50 | $115 |
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Mintage
- Fifty cent 1981 : 24,168,000 - (86,100 proof)
- Fifty cent 1981 - Royal Wedding : 20,000,000
Specifications - Fifty cent 1981
- 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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