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10 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 1930 Penny
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 8.36 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 AUD = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 8.36 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Penny 1930 reverse design of KM# 23 (denomination within the circle, date below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
ONE
PENNY
1930
Designer: William Henry James Blakemore
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This NCLT Fine Silver (.999) NCLT coin was released as part of the 1999 Masterpieces in Silver "Pre Decimal Circulation Coins" set which contained five other re-makes of pre-decimal coins of various types. Each of the coins in the set featured the dates of rare original coins in each of the denominations.The reverse of this stunning coin is a replica of the original rare Melbourne Mint 1930 Penny of which only 1,200 are estimated to have been made. However, the obverse has the 1998 Ian Rank-Broadley fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth the second, unlike the original coin which had a Portrait of King George V facing left.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1999 Australian 10 Cent Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 1930 Penny) coin is that it was part of a limited edition series of coins released by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1930 Penny, which was a rare and highly sought-after coin. The 1999 coin was struck in silver with a purity of .999 and weighs 8.36 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 1930 Penny) 1999 coin.
