Australian Sixpence, 1953 to 1963

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Australian sixpence

1953 to 1963

Mintage: 7,672,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 14,248,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 7,904,000

RRP Value: $2 - $5.50

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 13,752,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 17,944,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 11,728,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 18,592,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 9,152,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 44,816,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Mintage: 25,056,000

RRP Value: $2 - $3

(Very Good to Very Fine)

Australian coins minted from 1953 onwards feature Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, as the current monarch of the British empire.

The last predecimal coins were minted in Australia in 1964, and the last sixpence in 1963, prior to Australia's conversion to decimal currency in 1966.    The sixpence retained the 'coat of arms' reverse throughout this period.

Higher mintages and higher survival rates result in relatively low value of QEII coins, although they are still sought after in higher grades.    The 1953 sixpence is considered scarce.

Mintage: 1,152,000

RRP Value: $2.50 - $19

(Very Good to Very Fine)

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Dates not minted: 1964

All Australian silver coins minted between 1910 and 1945 are 92.5% silver (sterling silver), while all Australian silver coins minted from 1946 to 1964 are 50% silver content.

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Australian Pre-Decimal Coins

Queen Elizabeth II Australian sixpence

1953 to 1963

Mintages and values