An Australian 1947 50% silver Threepence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $150 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1.50 to $28 AUD.
There were 4.176 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There were no Australian Threepences minted prior to 1910.
The slang term for the Australian Threepence was "tray".
Such a coin does not exist. The Royal Australian Mint did not produce any Threepences in 1933.
The last Australian threepence was struck in 1964.
An Australian 1925 Threepence minted at the Melbourne Mint will have a small "M" below the date.An Australian 1925 Threepence minted at the Sydney Mint will have no mintmark.
The Australian 1944 Threepence was no bigger or smaller than any other Australian Threepence. They were all 16 mm in diameter and weighed 1.41 grams.
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" Threepences minted prior to 1910.
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" Threepences minted prior to 1910.
Such a coin does not exist. All Australian Threepences from 1910 to 1944 inclusive were made from sterling silver.
There were no "Australian" Threepences minted prior to 1910. The only Threepences circulating in Australia prior to 1910 were British Threepences.
If you are hoping to add value to the coin, DO NOT CLEAN IT with anything. Cleaning of coins damages the finish and reduces value. All Australian Threepences were made from sterling silver from 1910 to 1944, or 50% silver from 1947 to 1964. If you have an otherwise valueless coin that you would just like to clean so that it looks nice, try any of the commercially available jewellery cleaners.
The Australian 1955 Threepence looks the same as all Australian Threepences minted from 1953 to 1964 inclusive. From 1947 to 1964, their composition was 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc and 5% nickel. They had a plain edge, weighed 1.41 grams and were 16 mm in diameter. The Australian 1955 Threepence has Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and the reverse design shows three stalks of wheat with the year split either side of the stalks, AUSTRALIA across the top and THREEPENCE across the bottom. Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Frequently you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold.