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Cocos (Keeling) Islands Coins

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are an external territory of Australia with a unique numismatic history. Although they currently use the Australian dollar as their official currency, their monetary past reflects the political and economic evolution of this small archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

Current currency and monetary system

Since 1955, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands have used the Australian dollar as their official currency. The islands do not issue their own coins or banknotes, but rely entirely on the Australian monetary system. However, due to their special status, commemorative coins related to the islands have occasionally been minted, although these are not legal tender in the territory.

Monetary history and relevant facts

Prior to the adoption of the Australian dollar, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands used various currencies. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, when the islands were under the control of the Clunies-Ross family, plastic tokens were used as local currency. These tokens, known as "Cocos rupees", were issued by the ruling family and were used until 1955. In 2004, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the transfer of the islands to Australia, an Australian $1 coin was minted with a special design depicting the unique fauna and flora of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Country Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Flag
Coin Australian dollar
Continent Oceania
Capital city West Island
ISO2 CC
ISO3 CCK
Catalogued coins 7

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It is now part of the Australia coins.

The most valuable coins

The most valuable Cocos (Keeling) Islands coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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Coin Catalog

5 cents

FO#17630 KM#11x
Price: 5,00€
Year: 2004
Weight: 3,82 g
Composition:
Diameter: 19,70 mm
Edge: Plain with inscription

10 cents

FO#17631 KM#12x
Price: 6,00€
Year: 2004
Weight: 5,70 g
Composition:
Diameter: 23,90 mm
Edge: Smooth

20 cents

FO#15920 KM#13x
Price: 0,58€ - 4,41€
Year: 2004
Weight: 7,52 g
Composition:
Diameter: 28,50 mm
Edge:

50 cents

FO#17629 KM#14x
Price: 6,00€
Year: 2004
Weight: 10,82 g
Composition:
Diameter: 31,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 dollar

FO#17642 KM#15x
Year: 2004
Weight: 6,90 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 25,30 mm
Edge: Ribbed

2 dollars

FO#15401 KM#16x
Price: 0,99€ - 5,63€
Year: 2004
Weight: 3,95 g
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 20,10 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 dollars

FO#20138 KM#17x
Price: 12,50€
Year: 2004
Weight: 6,75 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 28,50 mm
Edge: Segmented

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