Australia Changed Its 50-Cent Coin in 1969 — Why Make It 12-Sided?

Australia’s original 50-cent coin looked nothing like the one used today. It was round, made with 80% silver, and soon developed two serious problems: rising silver prices made it too expensive to keep producing, while its shape made it easy to confuse with the 20-cent coin. Discover why Australia redesigned the denomination in 1969, replaced silver with copper-nickel, and created the distinctive 12-sided coin that still circulates today. #AustralianHistory, #AustralianCoins, #50CentCoin, #HistoryOfMoney, #Yoreworks