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February 14, 2026
1 pound 1913 to 1938 banknotes - Price guide and values
In 1914-15, a note was made as an interim emergency issue, printed at the Government Printing Office by the Government Stamp Printer, to meet the large demand for banknotes generated during the early years of World War I. Later, a smaller note, designed and printed by Thomas S. Harrison, was introduced to improve production efficiency. Six notes could be printed per sheet instead of the previous four.
February 12, 2026
50 cents 2016 to 2026 - Specifications and features added
Fifty cent Australian coins showing the Commonwealth Coat of Arms on reverse were released for the first time in circulation on February 14, 1966. First ones made in silver, a new shape and alloy was reintroduced into circulation in September, 1969 because silver price rose above the face value and to help solve the confusion with the twenty cents.
February 11, 2026
Penny 1937 to 1952 - Price Guide and values
Most of the reverses on Australian coins changed in 1938, except for the Half Penny and the sixpence. The Penny design changed for the roo reverse. Our old standby, India, came to the rescue with the Bombay branch of the Royal Mint striking both pennies and halpennies during 1942 and 1943.
February 10, 2026
New Zealand - Penny 1940 to 1965 - Price Guide and values
The tiki was chosen for the design on the reverse of the New Zealand half penny. It is an ornamental pendant of the Mãori.
February 9, 2026
10 shillings 1939 to 1966 banknotes - Price guide and values
Introduced following the death of King George V, the design of the King George VI ten shilling note remained unchanged throughout his reign, with only the signatories being modified. The death of King George VI presented an opportunity to introduce new designs for the ten shillings note. Captain Matthew Flinders is featured on the front of the new note and the then Parliament House in Canberra appears on the back.
