| Value | 0.01 AUD |
|---|---|
| Mass | 2.59 g |
| Diameter | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Composition | 97% copper 2.5% zinc 0.5% tin |
| Years of minting | 1966–1991 and 2006 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Queen Elizabeth II, Australia's Queen |
| Designer | Arnold Machin, Raphael Maklouf |
| Design date | 1966 |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Feathertail Glider |
| Designer | Stuart Devlin |
| Design date | 1966 |
The Australian 1 cent coin was introduced in 1966 and was the least-valued Australian circulation coin until it was withdrawn from circulation in 1992 (along with the 2-cent piece), however it is still counted as legal tender[1].
The coins were then melted down to make bronze medals for the 2000 Summer Olympics[2].
The reverse side of the coin featured the image of a Feathertail
Glider.
| Preceded by Denomination Created |
One
Cent (Australian) 1966–1991 |
Succeeded by Denomination Abolished |
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