Coins from Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and other smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The neighbouring countries are Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east. Australia's capital is Canberra. Australia is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Australia’s first people arrived around 42,000 and 48,000 years ago from Southeast Asia. The modern decedents of these people are called Indigenous Australians or Aboriginals. The first Europeans to discover and make landfall were the Dutch in 1606 and named the continent New Holland. In 1770 Captain James Cook sailed and mapped the east coast which he claimed for Great Britten and named New South Wales. On the 26 January 1788 Captain Arthur Philip landed in New South Wales with the First Fleet and established a penal colony at Sydney Cove, Port Jackson. On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated, forming the Commonwealth of Australia.
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See also: Australia - Colonial, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, United Kingdom

• Pound sterling (1788-1929)
• Pound (1910-1966)
• Dollar (1966-date)

Pound (1910-1966)

12 Pence = 1 Shilling • 20 Shilling = 1 Pound

6 Pence - George V
1911-1936
Silver (.925) • 2.82 g • ⌀ 19.50 mm
KM# 25, N# 1563

6 Pence - George VI
1938-1945
Silver (.925) • 2.83 g • ⌀ 19 mm
KM# 38, Schön# 25, N# 5321

6 Pence - George VI
1946-1948
Silver (.500) • 2.83 g • ⌀ 19 mm
KM# 38a, Schön# 25a, N# 9342

6 Pence - George VI (without "IND:IMP")
1950-1952
Silver (.500) • 2.83 g • ⌀ 19 mm
KM# 45, N# 15386

6 Pence - Elizabeth II (without "F:D:")
1953-1954
Silver (.500) • 2.83 g • ⌀ 19 mm
KM# 52, N# 12498

6 Pence - Elizabeth II (with "F:D:")
1955-1963
Silver (.500) • 2.83 g • ⌀ 19 mm
KM# 58, N# 3133

1 Shilling - Edward VII
1910
Silver (.925) • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
KM# 20, N# 12499

1 Shilling - George V
1911-1936
Silver (.925) • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
KM# 26, N# 10525

1 Shilling - Edward VIII (Pattern)
1937
Pattern
Silver (.925) • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
N# 114878

1 Shilling - George VI
1938-1945
Silver (.925) • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
KM# 39, N# 2975

1 Shilling - George VI
1946-1948
Silver (.500) • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
KM# 39a, N# 9343

1 Shilling - George VI (without "IND:IMP")
1950-1952
Silver (.500) • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
KM# 46, Schön# 33, N# 8215

1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - without "F:D:")
1953-1954
Silver (.500) • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.50 mm
KM# 53, Schön# 40, N# 5619

1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
1955-1963
Silver (.500) • 5.65 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
KM# 59, Schön# 47, N# 9088

1 Florin - Edward VII (Pattern)
1909
Pattern
• 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# Pn7, N# 115865

1 Florin - Edward VII
1910
Silver (.925) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 21, N# 12500

1 Florin - George V
1911-1936
Silver (.925) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 27, N# 9267

1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
1927
Circulating commemorative coin: Opening of old Parliament House
Silver (.925) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 31, N# 12501

1 Florin - George V (Victoria and Melbourne Centenary)
(1934-1935)
Non-circulating coin: 100th Anniversary of Victoria and Melbourne
Silver (.925) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 33, N# 17319

1 Florin - Edward VIII (Pattern)
1937
Pattern
Silver (.925) • 10.703 g • ⌀ 28.6 mm
N# 79020

1 Florin - George VI
1938-1945
Silver (.925) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 40, N# 7583

1 Florin - George VI
1946-1947
Silver (.500) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 40a, N# 21633

1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation)
1951
Circulating commemorative coin: 50th Anniversary of Federation
Silver (.500) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 47, Schön# 35, N# 12502

1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation; Pattern)
1951
Pattern: 50th Anniversary of Federation
Copper-nickel • 11.217 g • ⌀ 28 mm
N# 123098

1 Florin - George VI (without "IND:IMP")
1951-1952
Silver (.500) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 48, Schön# 34, N# 11638

1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - without "F:D:")
1953-1954
Silver (.500) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 54, N# 9129

1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - Royal Visit)
1954
Circulating commemorative coin: Royal Visit of Elizabeth II
Silver (.500) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 55, Schön# 42, N# 5322

1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
1956-1963
Silver (.500) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 28.5 mm
KM# 60, N# 6759

1 Crown - George VI (Coronation)
1937-1938
Circulating commemorative coin: Coronation of King George VI
Silver (.925) • 28.27 g • ⌀ 38.5 mm
KM# 34, Schön# 28, N# 12503

Dollar (1966-date)

100 Cents = 1 Dollar

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)
1966-1984
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) • 2.59 g • ⌀ 17.53 mm
KM# 62, Schön# 49, N# 1559

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait)
1985-1991
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) • 2.59 g • ⌀ 17.53 mm
KM# 78, Schön# 65, N# 1562

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof)
1991
Non-circulating coin: 25th Anniversary Decimal Currency
Silver (.925) • 3.01 g • ⌀ 17.51 mm
KM# 78a, N# 90703

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait - Fine Silver Proof)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Fine Silver Set – 40 Yrs Decimal Currency
Silver (.999) • 2.93 g • ⌀ 17.53 mm
KM# 62a, N# 161175

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Gold Proof)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Australian 1 Cent Coin in Gold
Gold (.999) • 5.6 g • ⌀ 17.5 mm
KM# 767b, N# 161187

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Set Issue)
2006-2016
Non-circulating coin: Decimal Currency - 1 Cent
Bronze • 2.59 g • ⌀ 17.53 mm
KM# 767, N# 22104

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 1966 Decimal Pattern)
2009
Non-circulating coin: 1966 Australian Decimal Patterns
Silver (.999) (Ag .1666) • 2.43 g • ⌀ 17.6 mm
KM# 1249, N# 161173

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Silver Proof Issue)
2011-2016
Non-circulating coin: Two Coin Fine Silver Proof Set
Silver (.999) • 2.93 g • ⌀ 17.5 mm
KM# 767a, N# 161176

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Miniature Money Gold Proof)
2012
Non-circulating coin: Australian Miniature Gold Money
Gold (.9999) • 0.5 g • ⌀ 11.5 mm
KM# 2032, N# 161183

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Silver Proof)
2017
Non-circulating coin: Decimal Designs in Perspective
Silver (.999) • 31.1035 g • ⌀ 32 mm
N# 196736

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Possum Magic)
2017
Non-circulating coin: Possum Magic
Bronze • 2.59 g • ⌀ 17.53 mm
N# 119910

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Planetary Coins - Pluto)
2017
Non-circulating coin: Planetary Coins – Pluto
Copper (Pad Printed) • 2.59 g • ⌀ 17.53 mm
N# 128013

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Mr Squiggle 60 Years)
2019
Non-circulating coin: Mr Squiggle 60 Years
Bronze • 2.59 g • ⌀ 17.53 mm
N# 160245

2 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)
1966-1984
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) • 5.18 g • ⌀ 21.59 mm
KM# 63, Schön# 50, N# 1558

2 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait)
1985-1991
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) • 5.18 g • ⌀ 21.59 mm
KM# 79, Schön# 66, N# 5211

2 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof)
1991
Non-circulating coin: 25th Anniversary Decimal Currency
Silver (.925) • 6.06 g • ⌀ 21.72 mm
KM# 79a, N# 160454

2 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait - Fine Silver Proof)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Fine Silver Set – 40 Yrs Decimal Currency
Silver (.999) • 6.03 g • ⌀ 21.59 mm
KM# 63a, N# 167591

2 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Fine Silver Proof - Error)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Fine Silver Set – 40 Yrs Decimal Currency
Silver (.999) • 6.03 g • ⌀ 21.59 mm
KM# 768a, N# 337736

2 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Gold Proof)
2006
Non-circulating coin: Australian 2 Cent Coin in Gold
Gold (.999) • 11.31 g • ⌀ 21.59 mm
KM# 768b, N# 197769

2 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Set Issue)
2006-2016
Non-circulating coin: Decimal Currency - 2 Cent
Bronze • 5.18 g • ⌀ 21.59 mm
KM# 768, N# 22105

2 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 1966 Decimal Pattern)
2009
Non-circulating coin: 1966 Australian Decimal Patterns
Silver (.999) • 5.53 g • ⌀ 21.6 mm
KM# 1250, N# 192250