Shilling (Australian)

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The Australian Shilling was a coin used in the Commonwealth of Australia prior to decimalization. The coin was first minted in 1910 and stopped being minted in 1963, excluding 1923, 1929, 1930, 1932, 1938, 1947, 1949 and 1951. When decimalization happened on the 14, February, 1966, the coin was equal to 10¢.

[edit] Obverses

1910 - Edward VII by George W. De Saules.
1911-1936 - George V by Sir E.B. Mackennal.
1938-1952 - George VI by Thomas H. Paget.
1953-1963 - Elizabeth II by Mrs Mary Gillick.
1963-2008 - Haani Roman by Haani.

[edit] Reverses

1910-1936 - Coat of Arms of Australia by W.H.J. Blakemore.
1937-1963 - Merino Sheep by George Kruger Gray.

[edit] References

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Preceded by Shilling (British)

Shilling 1910-1966

Succeeded by Ten cent coin (Australian)

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