1910 was the year that our first coins were produced for the Commonwealth of Australia. The 1910 silver shilling arrived on the 1st March 1910 having been minted by the Royal Mint in London. The florins, threeoences and sixpences arrived later that same year. The Pennies and halfpennies arrived a year later with the George V head after the death of Edward V11 in 1910
It was on 14 February 1966 that Australia started to use decimal currency – the dollars and cents that we know today. This was a lot easier than the old money and showed off the unique Australian animals that set this country apart from the rest of the world.
One in a series of Animal Athletes produced by the Perth Mint to help promote collecting in the younger generation.
The fastest mammal on land, the.....
One in a series of Animal Athletes produced by the Perth Mint to help promote collecting in the younger generation.
The fearsome appearance of the .....
To celebrate 20 years since the first 1oz silver Kangaroo coin was released by the Royal Australian Mint, this special low mintage coin is a must hav.....
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This fine silver coin is the first of two designs for 2013, which have been produced in partnership with Australia Zoo. The coin features a.....
2014 $1 Australian Kookaburra 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin
The Australian Kookaburra high relief coin is a prestigious and limited offering fr.....
The background includes depictions of the coastline along the Gallipoli Peninsula, in the foreground soldiers stand sentinel as a bugler sounds the La.....
