? The 1886 Melbourne is of similar rarity to the 1881 Melbourne with damaged examples turning up from time to time and problem-free examples in XF or better being extremely scarce. The total surviving examples would be under 1000 with only two or three examples in mint state, probably surfacing from the Ballarat hoard. This can be differentiated from the more common 1886 Sydney mint half sovereign by the presence of an M mintmark underneath the shield on the reverse. 1886 ...
The 1936 penny is one of the most common pennies in George V series and is the easiest and most affordable date to acquire in mint state. Obtaining the coin in higher mint state grades can still be quite a challenge, though not always paired with an equally challenging price. Despite this, the coin is nowhere near as popular as a type coin as the 1911 penny. This is probably due to the 1911 penny being readily available in higher mint state grades, particularly with considerable mint brilliance. ...
? The Type I round fifty cent is a unique issue in the sense that it is the only circulation decimal coin struck with a silver content. The silver content was significantly above face value and consequently the issue was discontinued after 1966 citing that it was too easily confused with the twenty cent coin. The fifty cent was later revised in 1969 as a dodecagonal coin. It features the coat of arms on the reverse and her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The issue was struck at the ...
? The Type III Shield sovereign features the Imperial shield design on the reverse paired with William Wyon's portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse. It differs from the Type II Shield sovereign by having a smaller bust. A key identification point is illustrated below. The mint of this issue can be identified by a mintmark beneath the shield on the reverse as shown in the illustrations below: The absence of a mintmark or the presence of a die number indicates a London ...
? The Type I twenty cent was issued from 1966 to 1984 with an additional proof striking in silver in 2006 as part of the 40th anniversary of decimal coinage set. It features a platypus on the reverse and her majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse .The issue was struck at the Royal Australian Mint in all years with additional assistance provided by the Royal Mint London in 1966 to assist with the huge demand for new currency as a result of the vast amount of pre-decimal currency withdrawn. ...