One cent coin (Australian)
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| 1 Cent Piece (Australia) | |
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| Value: | 0.01 AUD |
| Mass: | 2.59 g |
| Diameter: | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness: | mm |
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| Composition: | 97% copper 2.5% zinc 0.5% tin |
| Years of Minting: | 1966–1991 and 2006 |
| Catalog Number: | |
| Obverse | |
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| Design: | Queen Elizabeth II, Australia's Queen |
| Designer: | |
| Design Date: | 1966 |
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| Design: | Feathertail Glider |
| Designer: | Stuart Devlin |
| Design Date: | 1966 |
The Australian 1 cent coin was the least valued coin until it was withdrawn from circulation in 1992).
The 1 cent coins were then melted down to make bronze medals for the 2000 Summer Olympics.
The reverse side of the 1 cent coin featured the image of a Feathertail Glider.
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| Preceded by: Denomination Created |
One Cent (Australian) 1966–1991 |
Succeeded by: Denomination Abolished |
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Australian currency
| Topics: Australian dollar | Reserve Bank of Australia | Royal Australian Mint |
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