An Australian 1944 sterling silver Sixpence (KG VI)(minted in San Francisco - S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $42 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $8 AUD.
There were 4 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1943 sterling silver Sixpence (George VI)(minted in San Francisco - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $65 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $12 AUD.
There were 4 million minted.
An Australian 1943 sterling silver Sixpence (George VI)(minted in Denver - mintmark = D), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $42 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $10 AUD.
There were 8 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1942 sterling silver Sixpence (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mint mark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $90 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $16 AUD.
There were 8.968 million minted.
An Australian 1942 sterling silver Sixpence (George VI)(minted in Denver - "D"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $38 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $8 AUD.
There were 12.0 million minted.
An Australian 1942 sterling silver Sixpence (George VI)(minted in San Francisco - "S"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $52 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $10 AUD.
There were 4.0 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1946 50% silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $95 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2 to $15 AUD.
There were 10.024 million minted.
An Australian 1946 50% silver Sixpence (George VI)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30,000 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1940 sterling silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $300 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3 to $65 AUD.
There were 1.6 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1941 sterling silver Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $140 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $40 AUD.
There were 2.912 million minted.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1954 50% silver Sixpence (QE II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $18 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1.50 to $4 AUD.
There were 7.672 million minted.
An Australian 1954 50% silver Sixpence (QE II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $25,000 AUD.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The last Australian Sixpence was issued in 1963.
Such a coin does not exist.
There were no 1949 Australian Sixpences minted.
The Australian Sixpence was first minted in 1910 and last minted in 1963. Australian Sixpences were not minted in 1913, 1915, 1929, 1930 to 1933, 1937, 1947 and 1949.
The value of a 1949 Sixpence coin depends on its condition, rarity, and demand from collectors. In general, a 1949 Sixpence in average circulated condition may be worth a few dollars, while one in better condition or with unique characteristics could be worth more to collectors. It's recommended to have the coin evaluated by a professional coin dealer to determine its exact value.
Nobody was Crowned in 1928 and Australian Sixpences were never issued as commemoratives.
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
A zac is Australian slang for a sixpence, before Australian decimalization in 1966.
The 1910 Australian Sixpence is not sufficiently valuable to go to the trouble of forging however, nothing is impossible. The 1910 Sixpence should look exactly like the 1910 coin in the related link below.
Most Australian Sixpences from 1911 to 1924 in absolute mint condition could get values in excess of $1,800 AUD. The 1918 Sixpence would probably have the geatest value. Coins in less than mint condition might get anything from $10 to $800. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Australian 1953 Sixpence, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $400 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3 to $75 AUD. There were 1.152 million minted. An Australian 1953 Sixpence (Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $30,000 AUD. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The Sixpence was not introduced into the currency until about 1550.
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" Sixpences minted prior to 1910. The only Sixpences circulating in Australia prior to 1910 were British Sixpences.
No you do not, and neither has anybody else. No Australian Sixpence has ever had a crown on it, other than on the head of King Edward VII (1910) and King George V (1911 to 1936).
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" Sixpences minted prior to 1910. The only Sixpences circulating in Australia prior to 1910 were British Sixpences.