Australia mints square coin

Australia has minted a square coin. The 50 cent piece weighs half an ounce and was unveiled at Perth Mint.

Australia mints square coin
Wed, 03 Jul, 2002 - 11:35

Australia has minted a square coin. The 50 cent piece weighs half an ounce and was unveiled at Perth Mint.

The coin was inspired by square nickel pennies and half pennies made at the Melbourne Mint over 80 years ago.

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