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.

One of the most beautiful US coins ever minted, the Walking Liberty half dollar is famous for its loveliness and value.

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 ...

Some sell for six figures. There are lots of factors that can affect Kennedy half dollar values, but the 50-cent-pieces you grew up with could actually be worth a lot. This is especially true if they ...

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.

By comparison, 26.3 million 50 cent coins were produced the preceding year, making them much less valuable. The 2020 Donation Dollar was launched to inspire Australians to consider their change ...