Australia, Oceania Coins: World Coins & Paper Money

Australia and Oceania have a tremendous variety of interesting themes to offer coin collectors. In fact, Australia and Oceania as a category is so broad that you might consider narrowing the theme of your collection to one particular aspect. Consider as possible subsets of coins of Australia and Oceania coins issued at historic times, and coins with particularly appealing illustrations.

10 TROY OUNCE GOLD 2001 LUNAR AUSTRALIAN SNAKE



10 TROY OUNCE GOLD 2001 LUNAR AUSTRALIAN SNAKE

Buy It Now: $12,999.00

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Australian Lunar Silver Bullion Hoard. Coin Collection



Australian Lunar Silver Bullion Hoard.  Coin Collection

Buy It Now: $8,500.00

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2000 PLATINUM GOLD SILVER KIRIBATI 5 COIN PROOF SET NIB



2000 PLATINUM GOLD SILVER KIRIBATI 5 COIN PROOF SET NIB

Buy It Now: $6,999.99

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5 Coin Set Lunar Serpent's of Australia PCGS 70 & NGC70



5 Coin Set Lunar Serpent's of Australia PCGS 70 & NGC70

Buy It Now: $6,450.00

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Gold Dragon Australian Lunar Set 2 oz 1 oz 1 4 oz 1 10



Gold Dragon Australian Lunar Set 2 oz 1 oz 1 4 oz 1 10

Buy It Now: $5,800.00

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Gold Horse Australian Lunar Set 2 oz 1 oz 1 4 oz 1 10



Gold Horse Australian Lunar Set 2 oz 1 oz 1 4 oz 1 10

Buy It Now: $5,300.00

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Australia 2000 Olympic 8 Coin Gold Proof Collection



Australia 2000 Olympic 8 Coin Gold Proof Collection

Buy It Now: $3,795.00

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COOK ISLANDS 3.63 OUNCE .99999 FINE GOLD COIN 113 GRAMS



COOK ISLANDS 3.63 OUNCE .99999 FINE GOLD COIN 113 GRAMS

Price: $3,500.00

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(2) 2002 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz HORSE .9999 GOLD



  (2) 2002 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz HORSE .9999 GOLD

Buy It Now: $2,845.00

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SYDNEY 2000 EIGHT PIECE PROOF GOLD COLLECTION GEM



SYDNEY 2000 EIGHT PIECE PROOF GOLD COLLECTION GEM

Price: $2,750.00
Buy It Now: $2,950.00

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2006 YEAR OF THE DOG (3) COIN GOLD PROOF SET "PRISTINE"



2006 YEAR OF THE DOG (3) COIN GOLD PROOF SET "PRISTINE"

Buy It Now: $2,750.00

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AUSTRALIA SILVER, GOLD, PLATINUM KOALA COIN 1990 PROOF



AUSTRALIA  SILVER,  GOLD,  PLATINUM KOALA COIN 1990 PROOF

Price: $2,699.00

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2000 AUSTRALIA ONE OUNCE LUNAR GOLD DRAGON NGC MS 69



2000 AUSTRALIA ONE OUNCE LUNAR GOLD DRAGON NGC MS 69

Buy It Now: $2,497.00

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2 - 1 Oz Australian Lunar Snake 24k 9999 Gold Coin



2 - 1 Oz Australian Lunar Snake 24k 9999 Gold Coin

Price: $2,400.00
Buy It Now: $2,500.00

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AUSTRALIA 4 PIECE NUGGET 1986 GOLD SET



AUSTRALIA 4 PIECE NUGGET  1986 GOLD SET

Buy It Now: $2,400.00

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2000 GOLD AUSTRALIAN NUGGET PROOF 5 COIN SET--RARE#400



2000 GOLD AUSTRALIAN NUGGET PROOF 5 COIN SET--RARE#400

Price: $2,375.00

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Australia 2009 Year of the Ox GOLD Proof 1 oz



Australia 2009 Year of the Ox GOLD Proof 1 oz

Buy It Now: $2,371.00

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2001 GOLD AUSTRALIAN NUGGET PROOF 5 COIN SET--RARE#318



2001 GOLD AUSTRALIAN NUGGET PROOF 5 COIN SET--RARE#318

Price: $2,348.00

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100 Troy Ounces Australian Perth Mint Lunar Silver



100 Troy Ounces Australian Perth Mint Lunar Silver

Buy It Now: $2,300.00

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AUSTRALIAN 2000 LUNAR DRAGON COIN 1 oz GOLD NGC MS70



AUSTRALIAN 2000 LUNAR  DRAGON COIN 1 oz GOLD NGC MS70

Buy It Now: $2,200.00

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Australia 2010 Lunar Diamond Eye Tiger - 1 Kilo SILVER



Australia 2010 Lunar Diamond Eye Tiger - 1 Kilo SILVER

Buy It Now: $2,115.00

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2001 1oz Australia Lunae year of the snake gold NGC69



2001 1oz Australia Lunae year of the snake gold  NGC69

Buy It Now: $2,099.00

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RARE --Clunies-Ross V ----1977 KEELING COCOS coin set



RARE --Clunies-Ross V ----1977 KEELING COCOS coin set

Buy It Now: $2,000.00

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1998 1oz Ausralia $100 year of theTiger gold coinNGC69



1998 1oz Ausralia $100 year of theTiger gold coinNGC69

Buy It Now: $1,999.00

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2007 Treasures of Australia 1st issue Gold Sapphire set



2007 Treasures of Australia 1st issue Gold Sapphire set

Buy It Now: $1,999.00

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2oz .9999 Gold Ingot - Australian Bullion Company



2oz .9999 Gold Ingot - Australian Bullion Company

Price: $1,988.50

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2000 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz DRAGON .9999 GOLD RARE!



2000 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz DRAGON .9999 GOLD  RARE!

Buy It Now: $1,965.00

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2000 Australian Lunar Dragon 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin WOW



2000 Australian Lunar Dragon 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin  WOW

Buy It Now: $1,955.00

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2000 Gold Lunar Dragon 1 Ounce Coin!! AMAZING!!



2000 Gold Lunar Dragon 1 Ounce Coin!!     AMAZING!!

Buy It Now: $1,899.00

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2000 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz DRAGON.9999 GOLD COIN RARE!



2000 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz DRAGON.9999 GOLD  COIN RARE!

Buy It Now: $1,895.00

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(25) .999 Fine Silver $100 Bill Art Bars 100 Troy Oz



(25) .999 Fine Silver $100 Bill Art Bars 100 Troy Oz

Buy It Now: $1,875.00

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2000 Australian Lunar Dragon 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin WOW



2000 Australian Lunar Dragon 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin  WOW

Buy It Now: $1,825.00

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Australia 2008 Lunar Series II Gemstone Mouse Proof



Australia 2008 Lunar Series II Gemstone Mouse Proof

Buy It Now: $1,799.00

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Australia 2006 Outback Gold Set 1.16 Troy Oz Fine Gold



Australia 2006 Outback Gold Set 1.16 Troy Oz Fine Gold

Buy It Now: $1,750.00

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1887-M Australia Melbourne Half Sovereign NGC MS-61



1887-M Australia Melbourne Half Sovereign NGC MS-61

Buy It Now: $1,674.99

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2002 Australian Lunar Horse 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin WOW



2002 Australian Lunar Horse 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin  WOW

Buy It Now: $1,655.00

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2001 Proof Lunar Snake 5 coin Kilo set Box Case Coa



2001 Proof  Lunar Snake 5 coin Kilo set Box Case Coa

Buy It Now: $1,599.00

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2002 Tribute Freedom 3 Coin GOLD Kookaburra Case & COA



2002 Tribute Freedom 3 Coin GOLD Kookaburra Case & COA

Buy It Now: $1,599.00

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Rare 2000 Australia 1 kilo Dragon Coin w Diamonds LE



Rare 2000 Australia 1 kilo Dragon Coin w Diamonds LE

Buy It Now: $1,595.00

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Australia 2009 Lunar DIAMOND Eye Ox Silver Proof



Australia 2009 Lunar DIAMOND Eye Ox Silver Proof

Buy It Now: $1,528.00

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1923 Australian Halfpenny



1923  Australian Halfpenny

Buy It Now: $1,507.28

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1881-S GOLD SOVEREIGN AUSTRALIA PCGS AU58 SCARCE KM#7



1881-S GOLD SOVEREIGN AUSTRALIA PCGS AU58 SCARCE KM#7

Buy It Now: $1,499.99

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SILVER GOLD COIN DA VINCI MONA LISA COOK ISLANDS 2009



SILVER GOLD COIN DA VINCI MONA LISA COOK ISLANDS 2009

Price: $1,499.95

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SILVER GOLD COIN DA VINCI MONA LISA COOK ISLANDS 2009



SILVER GOLD COIN DA VINCI MONA LISA COOK ISLANDS 2009

Price: $1,499.95

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2006 1oz australia $100 year of the Dog gold coin NGC69



2006 1oz australia $100 year of the Dog gold coin NGC69

Buy It Now: $1,499.00

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1996 1ozAustralia Lunar year of the Rat gold coinNGC69



1996 1ozAustralia Lunar year of the Rat gold coinNGC69

Buy It Now: $1,499.00

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RARE AUSTRALIAN 2003 LUNAR GOAT PCGS MS69



RARE AUSTRALIAN 2003 LUNAR GOAT PCGS MS69

Buy It Now: $1,495.00

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The Perth Mint



The Perth Mint

Price: $1,477.00

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2001 Australian Lunar Snake 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin WOW



2001 Australian Lunar Snake 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin  WOW

Buy It Now: $1,475.00

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2006 Australian Lunar Dog 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin WOW



2006 Australian Lunar Dog 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin  WOW

Buy It Now: $1,475.00

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2002 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz HORSE .9999 GOLD COIN RARE!



2002 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz HORSE .9999 GOLD  COIN RARE!

Buy It Now: $1,455.00

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2002 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz HORSE .9999 GOLD COIN RARE!



2002 AUSTRALIAN LUNAR 1 Oz HORSE .9999 GOLD  COIN RARE!

Buy It Now: $1,455.00

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2002 Australian Lunar Horse 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin WOW



2002 Australian Lunar Horse 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin  WOW

Buy It Now: $1,455.00

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1927 Coat of Arms Florin - PCGS MS63



1927 Coat of Arms Florin - PCGS MS63

Buy It Now: $1,427.74

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2001 Australian Lunar Snake 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin WOW



2001 Australian Lunar Snake 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin  WOW

Buy It Now: $1,355.00

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Scarce PCGS AU50 1866 1 sov Young Head , Australia.



Scarce PCGS AU50 1866 1 sov Young Head ,  Australia.

Buy It Now: $1,330.00

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AUSTRALIA NUGGET 1999 1 OZ GOLD IN HOLDER AS ISSUED



AUSTRALIA NUGGET 1999 1 OZ GOLD IN HOLDER AS ISSUED

Buy It Now: $1,300.00

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2001 lunar snake gold 1 oz only 30000 mint $$$$$$$$$



2001 lunar snake gold 1 oz only 30000 mint $$$$$$$$$

Buy It Now: $1,300.00

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2006 Australian Lunar Dog 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin WOW



2006 Australian Lunar Dog 1 oz GEM BU Gold Coin  WOW

Buy It Now: $1,295.00

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AUSTRALIA 2003 YEAR OF THE GOAT ONE OZ GOLD COIN 999



AUSTRALIA 2003 YEAR OF THE GOAT ONE OZ GOLD COIN 999

Buy It Now: $1,250.00

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Australian Silver Kangaroo Complete set PLUS at sunset!



Australian Silver Kangaroo Complete set PLUS at sunset!

Buy It Now: $1,200.00

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2009 Discover Australia Dreaming Gold Coin Series Perth



2009 Discover Australia Dreaming Gold Coin Series Perth

Buy It Now: $1,199.00

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NEW ZEALAND PROOF FLORIN 1935 PR65 PCGS RARE



NEW ZEALAND PROOF FLORIN 1935 PR65 PCGS RARE

Price: $1,192.30
Buy It Now: $1,311.61

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2006 1 OZ 24K GOLD AUSTRALIAN LUNAR DOG COIN!!!



2006 1 OZ 24K GOLD AUSTRALIAN LUNAR DOG  COIN!!!

Buy It Now: $1,179.00

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1974 79 NEW HEBRIDES SILVER PIEFORT ESSAI 7PCS SET



1974 79 NEW HEBRIDES SILVER PIEFORT ESSAI 7PCS SET

Buy It Now: $1,149.99

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2009 1 oz Gold Australian Lunar Ox-Sold out at Perth



2009 1 oz Gold Australian Lunar Ox-Sold out at Perth

Buy It Now: $1,144.00

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2008 1 oz Gold Australian Lunar Mouse-Series 2



2008 1 oz Gold Australian Lunar Mouse-Series 2

Buy It Now: $1,134.00

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2005 Australian Silver gilded lunar Rooster 5 Oz x 10



2005 Australian Silver gilded lunar Rooster 5 Oz x 10

Buy It Now: $1,129.00

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Australia Kookaburra US State Quarter Privy Coin Set AG



Australia Kookaburra US State Quarter Privy Coin Set AG

Buy It Now: $1,120.00

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1998-2009 12 Australian Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof Coins



1998-2009 12 Australian Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof Coins

Buy It Now: $1,075.00

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1998 Australian Nugget Gold, 100 Dollars Kangaroos



1998 Australian Nugget Gold,  100 Dollars Kangaroos

Price: $1,000.00

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2002 1 oz $100 Gold Australia Kangaroo Bullion Coin



2002 1 oz $100 Gold Australia Kangaroo Bullion Coin

Price: $975.21

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HALFPENNY 1923 - VG Fine, very scarce key date.



HALFPENNY 1923 - VG Fine,  very scarce key date.

Price: $954.48

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1883-S AUSTRALIA SHIELD-TYPE GOLD SOVEREIGN UNC



1883-S AUSTRALIA SHIELD-TYPE GOLD SOVEREIGN UNC

Buy It Now: $949.99

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2009 KANGAROO AT SUNSET GOLD PROOF COIN - COIN #757



2009 KANGAROO AT SUNSET GOLD PROOF COIN - COIN #757

Price: $920.00
Buy It Now: $949.00

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1955 Australia Penny PROOF SUPERB GEM BU RD RARE N-66



1955 Australia Penny PROOF SUPERB GEM BU RD RARE N-66

Buy It Now: $899.00

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2000 Australia 100 Gold Coin Queen Elizabeth II Bullion



2000 Australia 100 Gold Coin Queen Elizabeth II Bullion

Buy It Now: $899.00

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Sydney 2000 Olympic Silver Proof Kilo Coin



Sydney 2000 Olympic Silver Proof Kilo Coin

Price: $800.00

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ARS VATICANA LAST SUPPER 20$ silver+Svarowski



ARS VATICANA LAST SUPPER  20$  silver+Svarowski

Price: $799.00
Buy It Now: $899.00

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2 oz Proof kookaburra set of 10! 1991-2000! VERY RARE!



2 oz Proof kookaburra set of 10! 1991-2000! VERY RARE!

Buy It Now: $799.00

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1920 Penny Dot above Top Scroll.SCARCE ...High Grade



1920 Penny Dot above Top Scroll.SCARCE ...High Grade

Price: $795.40

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2009 1 Kilo .999 Silver Australian Lunar Ox Series II



2009 1 Kilo .999 Silver Australian Lunar Ox Series II

Buy It Now: $758.00

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2002 $30 Australia Lunar Horse Diamond Eyes Kilo



2002 $30 Australia Lunar Horse Diamond Eyes Kilo

Price: $750.00

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(10) .999 Fine Silver $100 Bill Art Bars 40 Troy Oz



(10) .999 Fine Silver $100 Bill Art Bars 40 Troy Oz

Buy It Now: $750.00

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Australian Lunar .999 silver 2 ounce Two lot of 6 coins



Australian Lunar .999 silver 2 ounce Two lot of 6 coins

Buy It Now: $750.00

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2010 SILVER Australian LUNAR TIGER Rev. Proof ROLL 20



2010 SILVER Australian LUNAR TIGER Rev. Proof ROLL 20

Buy It Now: $749.99

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$30 Year 2008 Australian Lunar 1 KILO silver coin



$30 Year 2008 Australian Lunar 1 KILO silver coin

Buy It Now: $739.00

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Giants of New Zealand Proof mintage 1, 500



Giants of New Zealand Proof mintage 1, 500

Buy It Now: $725.00

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1881 New Zealand merchant coin Maori Warrior ~ UNC+



1881 New Zealand merchant coin Maori Warrior ~ UNC+

Buy It Now: $725.00

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RARE, Premium Kiwi PP, Proof 2004-2008 , mint 500



RARE, Premium Kiwi PP,  Proof 2004-2008 ,  mint 500

Buy It Now: $725.00

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Discount & Bargain

New Zealand, for example, has an interesting history. Australia and Oceania relied on British coins primarily for a long time. By 1933 something had to be done about the coin smuggling that resulted from a shortage of lower denomination coins. So New Zealand started minting currency from a single bank. They adopted the decimal system, something Great Britain didn’t do until much later. They did, however, introduce a distinctive coinage based on the British fractional system (similar to Pound Sterling). The new coins were of the same sizes, weights and denominations as the British coins. Bronze coins were not introduced until 1939, and were issued in 1940, in time for the Centennial of New Zealand.
 
The Coinage Act, 1933 governed the currency, coinage and legal tender in New Zealand, and meant that British coin ceased to be legal tender. New Zealand became the last of the self-governing dominions of the British Commonwealth to introduce its own coinage. Many things can affect the value of a coin from Australia or Oceania. The rarity of the coin, the coin’s metallic composition, the coin’s initial face value, its historical context, and the quality of the coin’s engraving can all affect the value of a coin from Australia or Oceania.

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