? The Kangaroo design continued into this type right until the introduction of decimal currency with the conclusion of the penny series in 1964. This type features a slightly reworded obverse legend, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D , which was modified after public outcry that the previous type omitted FIDEI DEF . All dates in the series are easy to acquire in mint state , though the 1959 plain from the Melbourne mint is quite scarce. Finding any date beyond MS64 is a challenge, ...
? During the years from 1880 to 1883, the Sydney Mint struck small numbers of half sovereigns that feature a crenulated reverse, typically associated with the Melbourne Mint issues. Very little is known about this variety beyond educated guesses and what has turned up. This variety has been sighted in the dates of 1880, 1881, and 1883 and is identifiable by a crenulated reverse with 147 rim denticles, as opposed to the standard issue which features an even beaded reverse ...
? The Pyrmont Bridge in Sydney is an iconic bridge. It was first made of wood and included an iron centre swing span. This was dismantled and replaced by the current bridge back in 1902 which took three years to complete . The bridge was the brainchild of Percy Allen and it was one of the widest swing span bridges in the world. Because of its size, the swing had to be powered by electricity and this was a pioneering achievement. So much so that it was recognised as a National Engineering ...
? This twenty cent coin, featuring a design by an Australian student, was released by the Royal Australian Mint in 2001 as part of their extensive program celebrating the Centenary of Federation. The reverse was design by student Megan Cummings from Norfolk Island Central School. It features various images that are iconic or representative of the island; the sun, a fish, HMS Sirus, and a boat. The largest image is of the Norfolk Pine tree, which is overlaying an outline of the island. The ...
? The 1962 florin, along with the 1960 florin are the two easiest Elizabeth II florins in the series to acquire in mint state. The particularly bold strikes that year ensured the availability of superior examples, with the 1960 being available right up to MS67. Despite this, being such a large coin, they are often found with numerous bagmarks which usually preclude gradings beyond MS64 which leaves the average mint state grading of MS63 to MS64. Usually 2 or 3 coins per mint roll of 20 ...