Twenty cent 1981 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Twenty cent 1981 value
The value of a Twenty cent 1981 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- MS-60 to 65
- MS-66 to 70
- Not for circulation
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-61 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 - 4 claws - Straight letters | - | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $9.50 |
| 1981 - 4 claws - Scalloped letters | - | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $16.10 |
| 1981 - 3½ claws - Scalloped letters | - | - | - | $65.30 | $103 | $110 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 - 4 claws - Straight letters | $18.80 | $26.80 | - | - | - |
| 1981 - 4 claws - Scalloped letters | $30.00 | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 - 3½ claws - Scalloped letters | $118 | $210 | - | - | - |
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.
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Varieties and features
Twenty cent 1981 - 4 claws - Straight letters
4½ claws
Straight Letters (Obverse)
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 130,783,000
- Proof: 86,100
- Alloy and composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 11.31 g
- Diameter: 28.52 mm
- Edge: Milled
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1981
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
- Reverse: Platypus.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Arnold Machin
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Twenty cent 1981 - 4 claws - Scalloped letters
Scalloped Letters (Obverse)
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 11.31 g
- Diameter: 28.52 mm
- Edge: Milled
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1981
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
- Reverse: Platypus.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Arnold Machin
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Twenty cent 1981 - 3½ claws - Scalloped letters
3½ claws
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 50,000,000
- Alloy and composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 11.31 g
- Diameter: 28.52 mm
- Edge: Milled
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1981
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
- Reverse: Platypus.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Arnold Machin
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Errors and varieties from the community
| Planchet errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #44 | 20 cents 1981 - Clipped planchet 10% | - |
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