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For coin collectors the Australian penny is a worthy set to peruse. Although most of these coins are obtainable there will only ever be six people holding the illusive 1930 Australian penny.

Australian Pennies 

From 1911 through to 1964 Australian pennies were produced. Before this time British money was standard for people living down under. Both copper and bronze were used in Australian penny manufacture over the years.

Collecting The Australian Penny 

While some of these coins are prohibitively expensive most are well withing the reach of the most modest collector. Even an uncommon Australian penny is possible to find amongst small collections and uncovered stashes of pre-decimal currency. You can find out more on these coins from australianpenny.com. Here you can also see some of the AU pennies people currently have at auction.

1930 Penny From Australia 

A 1930 Australian penny is believed to be the world's most valuable copper coin. The last to sell went for less than $300,000 but more than a million dollars would be seen if any of the six were offered at Auction today.

If you are looking to finish off an Australian penny collection you may consider acquiring a replica 1930 penny to fill in the gap. They won't fool anybody who knows about these coins but are about the closest most will come to the real thing. 1930 penny images created by Martin Pot.
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