? The 1919 double dot penny variety was struck in Australia. The exact mintage figure for the variety is unknown however it has an estimated mintage of only 20,000 to 40,000 pieces. The year has three varieties that are differentiated by small beads located around the scrolls on the reverse. The first variety has no dots, the second has a dot above the top scroll and a dot below the lower scroll , the final variety featuresa single dot below the lower scroll. The double dot is ...
? This 2006 one dollar piece celebrates fifty years since the introduction of television in Australia. The reverse features V. Gottwald's depiction of a studio camera and television broadcasting tower with the legend
? The George V florin series, lasting throughout George V's reign from 1911 to 1936, features the Australian coat of arms with ADVANCE AUSTRALIA across the scroll, FLORIN up the top of the reverse , and the year of issue down the bottom. The obverse features the crowned bust of King George V facing to the left and the legend, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT : OMN : REX F. D. IND : IMP . Like most George V series, this a very popular series to collect. In lower grade, all dates can be acquired ...
? This beautifully designed and sculpted one dollar coin aptly depicts the type of work typically carried out by Surf Life Saving Australia. It is a commemorative coin that was issued by the Royal Australian Mint to celebrate a centenary of volunteer work by the Australian lifesavers. They provide an invaluable service, on which Australia has come to depend with their love of surfing and beach and water activities. This coin pays tribute to those men and women whose services are not taken ...
? The Kruger Gray reverse design continued into this type right until the introduction of decimal currency with the conclusion of the florin series in 1963. This type features a slightly reworded obverse legend, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D , due to public outcry that the previous type omitted FIDEI DEF . All dates in the series are easy to acquire in mint state, though the 1956, 1959, and 1963 florins are quite scarce in the upper mint state grades; the 1956 usually has a price ...