But Australians have the opportunity of coming across another rare 50 cent piece. Victorian-based coin dealer, Downies Collectables, recently sold a rare 1988 50cent coin for an eye-watering $14,750.

The sharp rise in value relates to the production year of the Australian 50-cent piece. These particular 50c coins are worth even more than antiquated round 50c coins. Numismatist and TikToker ...

The coins can be worth up to 80 times their face value for one simple reason. Victorian coin collector Michael McCauley told Aussies to “keep an eye out” for 50 cent coins that were produced in 1985.

Numismatist Michael McCauley told his TikTok viewers that 50 cent coins with particular defects could be worth hundreds of dollars. Picture: TikTok Rare 50 cent coin worth up to $40, dated 1985.