Sixpence (Australian)
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A sixpence of 1951

The Australian Sixpence was a coin used in the Commonwealth of Australia prior to decimalization. The coin was first minted in 1910 and stopped being minted in 1963, excluding 1913, 1915, 1929 - 1933 inclusive, 1937, 1947 and 1949. When decimalization happened on the 14, February, 1966, the coin was equal to 5¢.

During World War II, between 1942 - 1944, sixpence production was supplemented by coinage produced by the United States Mint with coins produced at the San Fransisco and Denver mints. Coins minted at the San Fransisco mint 1942-1944 contain a small S below the Australian coat of arms, while coins produced at the Denver mint 1942-1943 have a small D below the coat of arms.

Obverses

1910 - Edward VII by George W. De Saules.
1911-1936 - George V by Sir E.B. Mackennal.
1938-1952 - George VI by Thomas H. Paget.
1953-1963 - Elizabeth II by Mrs Mary Gillick.

Reverses

1910-1936 - Coat of Arms of Australia by W.H.J. Blakemore.
1937-1963 - Coat of Arms of Australia by George Kruger Gray.

References

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