Coins and Australia is 4,610 coins, 960 banknotes, 819 tokens, 2,811 errors and varieties, 217 articles and much more!
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August 1, 2025
Thomas Stokes tokens designs comparison - Arms added
The multiple reverses on Australian tokens might be hard to identify or remember especially for new collectors. This comparison tool will assist you through the major recognized reverses through key design elements.
July 31, 2025
Shilling 1938 to 1952 - Price Guide and values
In 1938, the design changed for most denominations including the shilling. The U.S.A. mints at San Francisco came to the party, producing shillings between 1942 and 1944. These coins carry either the mintmark 'S'. In 1945, 1947 and 1949, no shilling was produced.
July 30, 2025
Decimal banknotes from 1995 to 2015 price guide and values
The $5 banknote received a mixed public response. Some people considered it too dull while others were disappointed at the loss of Caroline Chisholm, the only woman apart from the Monarch to have appeared on an Australian currency note. In April 1995, a more brightly coloured $5 banknote was issued to more clearly distinguish it from the $10 note. In celebration of the Centenary of Australia's Federation, the RBA issued a commemorative $5 banknote in January 2001.
July 28, 2025
Kookaburra Patterns - 1919 to 1921 - Penny and Half Penny
The Australian Government wanted to replace the circulating Half Penny and Penny in 1919. Trial square patterns, the Kookaburra, were minted by the Royal Mint in London and specimens in Royal Mint in Melbourne. Because there awkward shape and low weight revealing technical difficulties it was decided to not put them into circulation to replace the current bronze low denominations coins.
July 27, 2025
Shilling 1910 to 1936 - Price Guide and values
In 1910, the first distinctive Australian Commonwealth coins, struck at the Royal Mint in London, were introduced. It was a somewhat jinxed start for Australian currency. The range was incomplete as no pennies or halfpennies were struck. The first shipment, consisting exclusively of shillings, arrived on 1st March, 1910.
