10 x 1966 Australian 50c Silver Coins – 80% Silver

Product Overview

This 10-coin bundle of 1966 Australian 50-cent pieces offers a perfect combination of silver content, affordability, and historic appeal. Struck in 80% silver, these coins represent Australia’s first year of decimal currency and remain an enduring favourite among silver stackers and collectors alike.

Each coin is guaranteed to contain .341 troy ounces of pure silver, making this bundle a total of approximately 3.41 troy ounces of silver. These are vault-release items and are not encapsulated. Coin condition will vary and may include visible signs of age such as scratches, toning, and surface wear.

Key Features & Benefits

Includes 10 x 1966 50c coins, each made of 80% silver

Each coin contains 10.624g (0.341 troy oz) of pure silver

Combined silver weight of approx. 3.41 troy ounces

Australian legal tender with 50-cent face value

Ideal for collectors of Australian decimal history and pre-‘70s silver

Vault-released and sold in as-is condition with no grading or selection

Cost-effective way to acquire small denomination historic silver bullion

Design & Craftsmanship

Reverse – The reverse of each coin features the Australian Coat of Arms, with a kangaroo and emu supporting a shield bearing symbols of the Australian states. The inscription includes “1966” and the denomination “50” beneath the central design.

Obverse – The obverse showcases the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, used on early Australian decimal coinage. It is surrounded by the legend “ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA”.

These coins were struck by the Royal Australian Mint using designs symbolic of national pride and transition to the decimal system.

Authentication & Specifications

Metal: 80% Silver, 20% Copper

Weight per Coin: 13.28g

Pure Silver Content per Coin: 10.624g (≈ 0.341 troy oz)

Total Pure Silver (10 coins): Approx. 106.24g (≈ 3.41 troy oz)

Diameter: 31.5mm

Finish: Circulated Bullion – may show toning, scratches, or patina

Year: 1966

Legal Tender: Yes – 50c (Australia)

Packaging: Supplied loose, not encapsulated or boxed

Packaging & Availability

These coins are supplied in bulk, safely packaged for transit but not individually protected. As vault-release items, they come with no grading or condition guarantee, and collectors should expect natural wear consistent with circulated vintage bullion.

This 10-coin bundle is a fantastic entry point for new collectors or anyone building a fractional silver stack with historic appeal.