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The royal australian mint does not buy back coins, nor do we accept deposits of coins directly from individuals, organisations or businesses. The silver coins, threepence, sixpence, shilling and florin, were minted in that year followed by the halfpenny and penny in 1911. Renniks australian and new zealand token values book. Australia adopted a decimal currency on the 14th of february 1966. The blue sheet values australian coins from new south wales holey dollar and dump right up to our present circulating currency and provides a. Coin books and publications online coins and collectables. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for.
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