From the Archives, 1992: Inflation ends the copper coin in Australia
After years of wearing holes in pockets, clogging drains and filling piggy banks, one and two-cent coins began to be withdrawn from circulation.
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The Collector's Series by Spink and Son - Issuu
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Coins of the World - American Numismatic Society
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OC] Checked the Coinstar on my way out of the store : r/pics
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Renniks 2023 Australian Coin Note Values 32nd Ed
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Australia 2007 Five Cent - PCGS AU55
Cabinet papers: One and two cent coins cashed in
Topic, Flashback, Page 60
1992 D 1C MS, Coin Explorer
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Coins of the World - American Numismatic Society
Shop Australian Rare Coins and Banknotes
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The Cost of Inflation in Australia, Conference – 1992
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Inflation and Disinflation in Australia: 1950–91
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The Cost of Inflation in Australia, Conference – 1992
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Inflation and Disinflation in Australia: 1950–91
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RCMR - 2022 #3 May/June by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS