Australia
shilling
George VI
1938 to 1952
Values, images, and specifications for Australian
shilling coins from 1938 to 1952.
George VI became King after
his brother, King Edward VIII,
abdicated in 1936.
The first King George VI
Australian shilling was
minted in 1938, and the
last in 1952.
The King George VI era Australian shilling obverse
features the bare head of George VI, facing left.
The reverse shows a merino ram, a tribute to the wool industry.
Either side are stars, and above is the word 'AUSTRALIA'.
Below is the word 'SHILLING', and the date.
George VI's reign oversaw the continued
dismantling of the British Empire and it's
transformation in to the Commonwealth.
12 pennies = 1 shilling = 1/20 of a pound
Dates not minted: 1937, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1951
Retailing from $8 to
over $155, depending
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over $350, depending
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over $725, depending
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over $150, depending
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over $125, depending
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over $75, depending
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over $275, depending
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over $50, depending
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over $160, depending
on grade and condition.
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over $55, depending
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over $70, depending
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over $525, depending
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over $85, depending
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over $70, depending
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over $60, depending
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