1977 Australian 50 Cent Coin (Silver Jubilee): Value, Variations, and Collecting Guide
For many numismatists and casual collectors alike, discovering a 1977 50 cent coin at the bottom of a change jar…
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Australian Coin Weights: 5c, 20c, 50c and More
Have you ever held a handful of change and wondered about the exact weight of coins australia produces? Whether you…
1999 International Year of Older Persons Coin Value Guide
In 1999, Australia issued a commemorative $1 coin for the United Nations’ International Year of Older Persons with the theme…
Is the International Year of Peace Coin Rare?
The 1986 International Year of Peace $1 coin is one of Australia’s most recognisable modern commemoratives. Issued to mark the…
Scottsdale Lion Stacker Copper Round: Exclusive Australian Release at The Coin Chest
The Scottsdale Lion Stacker 1 AVDP oz .999 Fine Copper Round is a striking new copper release from Scottsdale Mint,…
How Shanghai, London and COMEX Influence Global Silver Supply
Silver is a global market, not a local shelf. That means bullion availability is influenced not just by mine supply…
Why Spot Price Doesn’t Guarantee Immediate Product Availability
A common mistake in bullion is assuming that if the spot price is live on a screen, the product should…
Kangaroo 1oz Silver Coin: What It Is and Why Buyers Keep Coming Back
The 2026 Kangaroo 1oz Silver Coin is one of the latest annual bullion releases from The Perth Mint, struck from…
What Coin Blanks and Planchets Are — And Why They Cause Delays
If you want to understand why coin releases get delayed, stop looking only at silver prices and start looking at…