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What is the heaviest coin currency currently in circulation?

Question #150814. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Mar 20 2024.
Originally posted Mar 17 2024 8:28 PM.

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There are some incredibly large coins, though it is debatable as to whether these are in circulation. However they are legal tender. Included here are 1-tonne Australian and 100 kg Canadian gold coins.
link https://www.americanbullion.com/the-biggest-coins-in-the-world/

The 100 kg gold Canadian coin is known as the Big Maple Leaf.
link https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Maple_Leaf
Response last updated by psnz on Mar 17 2024.
Mar 17 2024, 8:37 PM
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I believe Australia's 50 cent coin is the world's heaviest standard circulating coin. It's a monstrous 15.55g dodecagon measuring 31.65mm in diameter. While a bit excessive, it's distinct size and shape allows it to be differentiated from its smaller denomination siblings at a glance, even for those unfamiliar with the currency.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_fifty-cent_coin
link https://www.leftovercurrency.com/world-record-coins/

Mar 20 2024, 5:32 AM
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