Rare Australian 20-Cent Coin - 1966 "Wavy" Coin (Very valuable)

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This is the first of several videos about 20 cent coins.
There’s been many interesting designs for the 20 cent coin over the years....
Today I’m going to focus on the original and probably the most valuable 20 cent coin in circulation. I’ll cover other 20 cent coins in future videos.
In 1966, the first year we had decimal currency there were two different versions of the 20 cent coin created. It wasn’t intentional, and the difference between the two is extremely subtle! In fact you have to know what you’re looking for to even notice it’s there.
The difference is on the tails side (or the reverse side). The number 20 itself is where you see the difference. Most 20 cent Coins from 1966 have the same design as we see in today’s version.
However, in this rare version, the TWO in the number 20 is slightly curved, and has kind of a wave to it. For this reason, it’s known as the wavy 20 cent.
The vast majority of 1966 coins have exactly the same heads side as you see on this year’s coin.
And that’s why this wavy coin is valuable - because it’s rare.
You can see here the difference here between the wavy and the normal coin - as I said it’s very subtle, but once you see it you’ll know what to look for.
This only happened in 1966 and one of these coins (depending on the condition) can be worth a hundred or even several hundred dollars at this point in time. Obviously there are no guarantees that someone will pay money for such a coin but this is definitely a keeper if you find it!
This is one of the the most sought after coins by collectors and can still be found in circulation at the time this video was made.
So this coin is definitely one to keep an eye out for. All you’re looking for is that little difference on the two on the heads side.
As always happy hunting - I hope you find one of these guys.
Coin images used with permission from the Royal Australian Mint (9/45/360)
Image credits (Unsplash.com):
Magnifying glass Photo by Emiliano Vittoriosi on Unsplash
Mountain sunrise Photo by Nghia Le on Unsplash

[@kaynefryday1251]

I found one here in Perth, it’s not in great condition but I’m stoked !

[@AustraliaCoins]

Brilliant Kayne! Congratulations :)

[@Knee-ko]

Keep up the great work AC. Very informative.

[@HafzaProductions2019]

Nice. I will keep a lookout for it too.

[@HafzaProductions2019]

Nice, still on the lookout.

[@Jay-if9dr]

I found a 1966 got all excited, turned it over and the 2 was normal, DISAPPOINTED haha.

[@peterazzopardi6268]

Yesterday found the frist 20 cent 1966

[@maryjacob8873]

i have four...

[@EmilianoVittoriosi]

Thank you for the tag with my picture ;)

[@nishiherathweerasinghe267]

I have this coin..

[@deniscox8602]

Keep looking you could be lucky ☺️

[@jilgomez8787]

I have coin Australia 1966

[@AustraliaCoins]

Is it a wavy Jill?

[@earljohncortes9873]

I have 20 cents elizabeth 11 1966, how much value of this coins.

[@wayansarianing652]

I hape 1966

[@agusarif3441]

I have 20cent 1967