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If a coin is inscribed Georgivs vi d g br omn rex f d ind imp and says Australia Penny on the back is it an Australian coin a British coin or a British coin from Australia?
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∙ 14y ago
It is an Australian coin. George VI of England was also King of the Commonwealth countries.
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