10 Cents - Charles III (1st Portrait - Marionette Lyrebird) 2024 front 10 Cents - Charles III (1st Portrait - Marionette Lyrebird) 2024 back
10 Cents - Charles III (1st Portrait - Marionette Lyrebird) 2024 photo
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10 Cents - Charles III 1st Portrait - Marionette Lyrebird

2024 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5.66 g 23.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
10 Cents 0.10 AUD = USD 0.07
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5.66 g
Diameter
23.6 mm
Thickness
1.76 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#420041
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

A Lyrebird as a marionette puppet

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10

Designer: Bronwyn King

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This NCLT commemorative 10 Cent coin produced by the RAM is part of the "Baby Coins" six coin Baby Coin set for 2024.

This year sees the introduction of the King Charles III Effigy by Dan Thorne on the obverse of the coin.

The same coins are available in the Uncirculated Set and the Proof Set