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July 26, 2024
3 pence 1953 to 1964 - Price Guide and values
Queen Elizabeth II first appeared in 1953 on our coinage following the death of her father in 1952. The rather engaging portrait of the young queen was designed by English sculptress, Mrs Mary Gillick, an ageing widow whose design was accepted as she celebrated her seventy-first birthday. The legend was also revised.
July 24, 2024
2 dollars 1988 to 2024 - Uncirculated and proof coins added
Two dollars Australian coins produced since 1988 by the Royal Australian Mint. Most years since, the RAM has released special coins not intended for circulation, often with more refined manufacturing process than circulation coins.
July 23, 2024
1 dollar 1966 to 1984 - Price guide and values
The front of Australia's new $1 banknote bore a portrait of the Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, and a representation of the Australian Coat of Arms. The back of the banknote was distinctive with an interpretation of an Aboriginal bark painting by David Daymirringu and of other paintings and carvings.
July 21, 2024
3 pence 1938 to 1952 - Price Guide and values
The U.S.A. mints at Denver and San Francisco came to the party, churning out over £6 million worth of florins, shillings, sixpences and threepences between 1942 and 1944. These coins carry either the mintmark 'D' or 'S' respectively. In 1945 and 1946, no threepence was produced.
July 19, 2024
3 pence 1910 to 1936 - Price Guide and values
The obverse of the 1910 issues depicts a crowned and robed bust of Edward VII facing right. In 1911, George was also portrayed crowned and robed although his more youthful looks faced left in the English tradition of alternating the facing direction of each subsequent monarch. Each coin was struck in what is known as .925 fine silver (925 parts silver with 75 parts copper).