These Commemorative Aussie Coins Could Be Worth Up To $200

Commemorative coins get released all the time in Australia and it's designed to reflect on our history and cultural moments.

However, it seems like there are two coins that were released nearly a decade ago that are worth a hell of a lot more than their legal tender.

The TikTok account The History of Money has uploaded a video showing how two $2 commemorative coins released to mark Remembrance Day back in 2012 have rocketed up in value.

You can apparently fetch around $10 for the one that has a non-coloured poppy on one side, however you can get up to $200 for the ones that have the red poppy on it.

The TikTokker explained how the latter is the 'rarest circulating $2 coin' in Australia and collectors would pay top dollar to get their hands on them.

Australia pumped out 5.8 million of the gold poppy coins back in 2012, but there were far fewer red ones.

In the video uploaded to the social media account, the user said: "What makes the coloured poppy special is that it's Australia's first-ever circulating coloured coin.

"There were only 500,000 of these minted. It is extremely hard to find them now in your change, let alone in good condition."

The red stamp wasn't meant to stay on for very long due to a flaw in the coloured minting process, so if yours has preserved the paint job then you're in for a decent pay day if you put it out onto the market, according to 7News.

The History of Money/TikTok

The TikTokker added: "A coin without paint can sell for about $50, one with paint remaining can sell for $100. And in uncirculated condition, upwards of $200, depending on the grade."

Not bad for a cheeky $2 coin.

The TikTok account provides some interesting insight into Australia's currency and highlights how other coins or notes are worth more than their legal tender.

Some serial numbers or eras of Australian notes can rake in hundreds with the $5 that has the Stevens/Fraser signature combination, as well as a serial number that starts with 'BA 15' worth between $100 and $1750.

Topics: Australia

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