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Australia 6 pence silver coin 1963 70 AED

Name: Australia 6 pence silver coin 1963 70 AED
Price: 70 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 26th February 2026

Description

📌 Basic Information
• Denomination: 6 Pence
• Year: 1963
• Metal: 50% Silver (last year of Australian silver circulation coinage)
• Weight: 2.83 g
• Diameter: 19.4 mm
• Edge: Reeded

⚠️ 1963 was the final year Australia used silver in circulating coins before decimalization (1966).

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🔎 Design Details

Obverse (Front):
• Young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• Latin legend around rim

Reverse (Back):
• Australian coat of arms
• Kangaroo and emu supporters
• Denomination “SIXPENCE”

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📊 Grade (From Slab)
• VF 25 (Very Fine)
• Noted: STAINED

Meaning:
• Moderate wear
• Details clear but circulated
• Surface discoloration or spotting affects grade

“Stained” lowers the desirability slightly.

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💰 Approximate Market Value

Because of:
• Common date
• 50% silver content
• Surface staining

Estimated value:
• $6 – $15 USD
• Melt value provides base value due to silver content

Cleaner VF examples may reach slightly higher.

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📚 Collectibility

Popular among:
• Australian pre-decimal collectors
• Silver coin collectors
• Elizabeth II early portrait series collectors