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December 1, 2023
Shilling 1953 to 1963 - Price Guide and values
Queen Elizabeth II first appeared in 1953 on our coinage following the death of her father in 1952. The last florins, shillings and sixpences were struck in 1963.
November 28, 2023
50 cents 1981 - Royal Wedding
This coin was issued to commemorate the wedding of HRH the Prince of Wales (King Charles III) and Lady Diana Spencer. It tooks place on Wednesday, 29 July 1981, at St Paul's Cathedral the traditional site of royal weddings. The groom was the heir apparent to the British throne, and the bride was a member of the Spencer family.
November 28, 2023
Shilling 1938 to 1952 - Price Guide and values
In 1938, the design changed for most denominations including the shilling. The U.S.A. mints at San Francisco came to the party, producing shillings between 1942 and 1944. These coins carry either the mintmark 'S'. In 1945, 1947 and 1949, no shilling was produced.
November 27, 2023
20 dollars 1966 to 1993 banknotes - Price guide and values
The new $1, $2, $10 and $20 banknotes were issued on 14 February 1966. Charles Kingsford Smith and Lawrence Hargrave appeared on the $20 note. They symbolised Australia's significant contribution to aviation and aeronautics.
November 25, 2023
Shilling 1910 to 1936 - Price Guide and values
In 1910, the first distinctive Australian Commonwealth coins, struck at the Royal Mint in London, were introduced. It was a somewhat jinxed start for Australian currency. The range was incomplete as no pennies or halfpennies were struck. The first shipment, consisting exclusively of shillings, arrived on 1st March, 1910.
