Australian 20c Coin

Can someone tell me the value of the 1966 australian 20c coin. I know that it is worth more than any other 20c, just how much is it worth......Thanks

1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.

2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/defau lt.asp

3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.

Good luck!

P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.

When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.

Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.

If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!

I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.

2007-11-16 17:42:30 by McShiz

the australian 20 cent coin takes centre stage!

My husband has recently bought a metal dectector, and he has been finding lots of $1 and $2 coins, along with 5c, 10c, 20c and 50c. But mind you, just about all of them were found in the dirt. So they are very dirty and tarnished. Does anyone know what I can use to get them back to their lovely gold and silver colors again, so that we are able to use them.
I have heard Coca Cola, but I don't know if that theory is true.
Any ideas anyone, or has anyone had to clean these coins themselves???

I also detect.The one and 2 dollar coins will come up like new if you place them on a cloth and rub with a damp steelo soap pad. The silver coins place in a bowl with salt sprinkled over them and then pour vinegar on to cover. They come clean real quick . the shine is no longer on them but they are clean just make sure you have no old copper coins in with them otherwise they will turn copper coloured

2008-06-18 19:54:46 by Animallover

the question is, does anyone know the value of this Australian 20c coin to collectors? I've already contacted the Australian mint and they couldn't help me. to most people this coin is only worth 20c obviously but to coin collectors there worth more I'm told?

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According to this website, the value of an uncirculated example of this coin is $1 US. I hope that helps.

2009-07-14 19:18:28 by (¯`*•.(¯`*•.♥LeesaM♥.•*´¯).•*´¯)

Hi all, I have a question about a scar I have on my chest.

About six years ago, I had a suspicious looking mole removed from my chest. Tests showed it was just a weird mole, nothing too nasty. I was supposed to have a hairline scar that would disappear in time, but after the stitches were taken out, the wound reopened.

It was a fiasco, the doctor at the hospital gave me a non-watertight patch over it, which made my open wound become hideously infected. I went to the pharmacy to get the right kind of dressing for it, but they gave me one that was watertight, but not breathable, so the infection got much worse. I went to my GP, who cleaned it and applied the correct patch. As a result of all this, the scar on my chest is about the size of an Australian 20c coin, or a US quarter.

However, in the last week or so, the scar has started to ache a bit. The best way to describe the pain is as a persistent, dull sting which feels like it's coming from under the scar. It's hasn't been itching, so I don't think it's an infection.

If anyone could shed some light on this, I would appreciate it a lot.

I have a 5 inch scar on my ankle/lower leg that actually reopens every couple of months. And I've had it for 10 years. However, it does seem to heal properly, and it sounds like your wound didn't even heal once, so I would get it checked out.

2008-10-18 02:35:54 by Cahill

Recently whilst partaking in activities I'd rather not post on the internet i found myself having ingested several coins.
I am slightly concerned they wont pass through my system, or that if they do they will cause me extreme discomfort.
Does anyone have any advice on what i should do? And whether it would be advised as to whether or not i should try and retrieve them by force?
(The coins where a $2, a 10c coin and a 20c coin, all Australian i that makes any difference)

Only retards eat coins .. so answering this question will just be a waste of my valuable time

2008-02-09 04:53:24 by Turk