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Australian Coins minted for general circulation in 1931 were -
- Halfpenny - 369,000
- Penny - 494,000
- Threepence - not minted
- Sixpence - not minted
- Shilling - 1,000,000
- Florin (Two Shillings) - 3,129,000
The Threepence, Sixpence, Shilling and Florin were all made from 92.5% silver in those days.
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