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An Australian 1963 50% silver Sixpence (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $6 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $1.50 to $3 AUD.
There were 25.056 million minted.
An Australian 1963 50% silver Sixpence (Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $160 AUD.
There were 5,042 minted.
The 1963 Sixpence was the last to be minted prior to the introduction of Decimal Currency.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
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What years was the Australian Sixpence 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.
What is the value of a 1928 Australian King George coronation Sixpence?
Nobody was Crowned in 1928 and Australian Sixpences were never issued as commemoratives.
What is the slang term for a Sixpence?
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
When was Half a Sixpence created?
Half a Sixpence was created in 1963.
What is a zac?
A zac is Australian slang for a sixpence, before Australian decimalization in 1966.
How do you detect a fake 1910 Australian Sixpence?
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.
Which Australian Sixpence is of greatest value?
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.
What is the value of a 1953 Australian Sixpence?
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.
What is the value of a 1488 British Sixpence?
The Sixpence was not introduced into the currency until about 1550.
What is an Australian Sixpence?
An Australian Sixpence was a coin of silver appearance which was first minted in London in 1910 and last minted in Melbourne in 1963. From 1910 to 1945, their composition was 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (sterling silver). They had a milled edge, weighed 2.83 grams and were 19 mm in diameter. From 1946 to 1963, their composition was 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc and 5% nickel. They had a milled edge, weighed 2.83 grams and were 19 mm in diameter. All Australian coins have the reigning Monarch on the obverse, and the Sixpence had the Australian "Coat of Arms" on the reverse with the word SIXPENCE around the top and the year at the bottom. They were progressively withdrawn from circulation after the introduction of Decimal Currency on the 14th of February, 1966. In modern currency, a Sixpence was the equivalent of 5 cents. There were no Sixpences issued in 1913, 1915, 1929 to 1933, 1937, 1947 and 1949. The rarest Australian Sixpence is the 1918 coin and the 1922, 1924, 1939, 1952 and 1953 coins are considered to be scarce. From a coin collectors perspective, Australian Sixpences, depending on year, condition and method of minting, can be worth anything from $1 to $145,000 AUD. Please note that since the Sixpence is part of a redundant or obsolete currency, it no longer has an "exchange rate" with other currencies.
What is the value of an 1888 Australian Sixpence?
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.
You have an Australian 1951 Sixpence with a crown on it?
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).
