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An Australian Crown was a Five Shilling coin of silver appearance which was only minted in Melbourne in 1937 and 1938.
The coin was called a Crown, its value was Five Shillings.
There were 60 pence in a Crown, and 4 Crowns in One Pound.
From 1937 to 1938, their composition was 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. They had a milled edge, weighed 28.27 grams and were 38.5 mm in diameter.
They were originally minted to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI, but proved to be an unpopular coin possibly due to their large size and weight.
They were progressively withdrawn from circulation or absorbed into coin collections and none seem to have remained in circulation for very long.
In modern currency, a Crown was the equivalent of 50 cents.
All Australian Coins have the reigning Monarch on the obverse. From 1937 to 1938, the Crown had a "Crown" on the reverse with the words COMMONWEALTH OF Australia around the top and ONE CROWN and the year at the bottom.
From a coin collectors perspective, Australian Crowns, depending on year, condition and method of minting, can be worth anything from $16 to $95,000 AUD.
Please note that since the Crown is part of a redundant or obsolete currency, it no longer has an "exchange rate" with other currencies.
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What is the value of a 1953 Australian Crown?
There was no Australian 1953 Crown (Five Shillings) coin minted. 1937 and 1938 were the only two years that Australia produced a Crown (Five Shilling) coin.
Does a 1938 Australian Crown with double rim fault make it more valuable?
There is no documentary evidence I can find of a 1938 Australian Crown (Five Shillings) with a "double rim" fault. The 1938 Australian Crown is a sought after collectible coin and only about 101,000 were minted. Many have been melted down for the silver. If the coin and/or the fault is genuine, a double rim fault would certainly increase its value. A reputable coin dealer will be able to verify the coin and give a valuation.
What is the value of a 1941 Australian Florin?
An Australian 1937 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings)(George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $220 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $35 to $60 AUD. There were 1.008 million minted. An Australian 1937 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings)(George VI)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $42,000 AUD. There were 100 minted. 1937 and 1938 were the only years the "Crown" coin was released for general circulation in Australia. They were not a popular coin due to their size and weight and were discontinued. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation. Extra Information - It is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. A clumsy manufacturing process, at the Perth Mint, occasionally damaged the rim of the coin.
What is the value of a 1927 Australian Crown?
Such a coin does not exist. The only two years Crown coins (Five Shillings) were ever produced in Australia were 1937 and 1938.
What is the value of a 1916 Australian Crown?
Such a coin does not exist. The only two years Crown coins (Five Shillings) were ever produced in Australia were 1937 and 1938.
What do pearls mean on australian pennies?
The "pearls" are an indication as to how worn the coin is and refers to the pearls around King George V's crown. There should be 8 pearls visible on a mint condition coin. This is the case for all George V Australian Pennies from 1911 to 1936 inclusive.
What is the value of a 1907 Australian Crown?
There was no Australian currency in 1907. Any Crown (Five Shillings) coins in circulation in Australia in 1907 would have been British Crowns, and there were no British 1907 Crowns minted either. 1937 and 1938 were the only two years that Australia produced a Crown (Five Shilling) coin.
How many Australian 1938 Halfcrown coins were minted?
None. Australia has never issued a Halfcrown coin. The only two years an Australian One Crown coin was issued were in 1937 and 1938. The coins were very unpopular due to size and weight and were discontinued.
When was Crown Australian Poker Championship created?
Crown Australian Poker Championship was created in 1998.
Is it possible to get an Australian Two Dollar coin without the Southern Cross on one side and with a faint outline of the Queen but no writing date etc and crown not showing on the other?
Anything is possible, but it would be extremely unlikely that a misstruck Australian coin would make it off the production line. If you have such a coin, take it along to a reputable coin dealer for verification and valuation.
When was Crown Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge created?
Crown Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge was created in 2006.
Who is on the Australian 20 cent coin?
on the Australian 20 cent coin it the platypus
