I have a large quantity of 5¢ and 10¢ coins to noodle -nearly 3kg of each. So I thought I should prepare myself a check list of what to particularly look for.
I notice our wiki does not have much information on production varieties so am thinking such check lists could be a good basis for a wiki entry.
Apart from what's in Maccas there does not appear to be much information available. So I am requesting anyone with more information to post it here.
For starters, here is my preliminary check list for 10¢. [5¢ might take a little longer because many more variations with them.]
10¢
1966 Various angle upsets reported
1972 Low mintage
1977 Low mintage
1981§ Canberra mint normal obverse
Wales mint Obverse text closer to rim -slightly less common
1985 Very low mintage
1991 Very low mintage
1997 Low mintage
1999§ Two obverse dies #
Lettering normal
Lettering further from rim (Do I have these the right way around?)
2001§ Two obverse varieties #
Large head with "IRB" all spaced
Small head with "IR" spaced and "RB" joined
2008§ Two different obverse text styles #
2011 Very low mintage
No circulation 10¢ made in 1986, 1987, 1995 or 1996.
§ Good photos required for wiki.
# Confirmation on which is less common type would be nice.
10c 1976 Low Mintage
10c 1977 Low Mintage
1976 Nancy? Mintage was about 57m.
Pedro
1977 added and 2011 changed to "very low mintage".
The 1999 large head (text close to rim) and 2001 I R B are the rarer ones.
I think the 1999 text far from rim was used first but I am not completely sure.
What are the two 2008 varieties and where did you hear about them?
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='75988' dateline='1437601753'[5¢ might take a little longer because many more variations with them.]
A couple of 5 centers you may or may not be aware of. I don't claim to know too much about this except to say that in my earlier days of collecting a member of the old forum sold me these.
1981 5 Cent
Depending on how you see it, second last or last hair curl evident at lower neck. Purchased as London or Canada mint.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10064/IMG_2915.JPG)
1981 5 Cent
Second last or last hair curl missing at lower neck.
Purchased as RAM.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10064/IMG_2914.JPG)
mmmm interesting, thanks auto :good:
QuoteWhat are the two 2008 varieties and where did you hear about them?
Maccas says "Another obverse die has been detected that features a longer and thicker text a blunted '2' and elliptical zeros". I have never found one that seems different to every other one from that year.
Quote1981 5 Cent
Depending on how you see it, second last or last hair curl evident at lower neck. Purchased as London or Canada mint.
Maccas gives that as Canadian mint.
Quote from: 'Pedro' pid='76015' dateline='1437620055'1976 Nancy? Mintage was about 57m. Pedro
Oops! Sorry Jeff.
Don't forget the 1966 10c can be rotated.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='76059' dateline='1437681757'Maccas says "Another obverse die has been detected that features a longer and thicker text a blunted '2' and elliptical zeros". I have never found one that seems different to every other one from that year.
Ah I see - my take on that was a new die was introduced for 2008 coins though I didn't get the impression there was a transition period in 2008 (though I guess it's possible).
Perhaps Greg, when he is over printing and delivery dramas, may be able to tell us more on that.