Coins and Australia - Ten cent 1966 - Australian decimal coins price guide and values

Ten cent 1966 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

Ten cent 1966 - Australian coin
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To replace pre-decimal coins circulating in Australia at the time, Stuart Devlin was chosen to produce designs based on australian wildlife representing the denomination, the new Royal Australian Mint was built in Canberra and opened on February 22. The first official decimal circulating coins were produced at the Canberra, London, Perth and Melbourne mints and were released on February 14, 1966, but with some variances on the reverse from one facility to the other. Read more »

Ten cent 1966 value

The value of a Ten cent 1966 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

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Variety MS-60 MS-61 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65
1966 - 4 spikes (c) ---$7.60$9.10-
1966 - 5 spikes (l) - ↑↑ --$6.00$6.50$13.10$23.60
1966 - 5 spikes (l) - ↑↓ ------

Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Variety MS-66 MS-67 MS-68 MS-69 MS-70
1966 - 4 spikes (c) -----
1966 - 5 spikes (l) - ↑↑ $52.70----
1966 - 5 spikes (l) - ↑↓ -----

Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

View the average prices of certified Ten cent 1966 sold at auctions »

Varieties

4 spikes (c)

10 cents 1966 - 4 spikes - Canberra mint

5 spikes (l) - ↑↑

10 cents 1966 - 5 spikes - London - Canberra mint

Errors and varieties from the community
Planchet errors and varieties
#96 Ten cent 1966 - Clipped planchet -
Die errors and varieties
#446 10 cents 1966 - Die clash on obverse -
#430 10 cents 1966 - Rotated dies -

Mintage

  • Ten cent 1966 - 4 spikes (c) : 10,940,000
  • Ten cent 1966 - 5 spikes (l) - ↑↑ : 30,000,000 - (18,110 proof)
  • Ten cent 1966 - 5 spikes (l) - ↑↓ : Included above

Specifications - Ten cent 1966 - 4 spikes (c)

  • Mint: Canberra
  • Alloy: 75% copper and 25% nickel
  • Weight: 5.66g
  • Diameter : 23.6mm
  • Engraver: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Reverse: Stuart Devlin
  • Edge: Milled

Last update : Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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