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Australia 6 pence silver coin 1961 70 AED

Name: Australia 6 pence silver coin 1961 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: 4th March 2026

Description

Basic Information
• Country: Australia
• Denomination: Six Pence (6d)
• Year: 1961
• Metal: 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 10% Nickel
• Weight: 2.83 g
• Diameter: 19.3 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint

Obverse (Front)
• Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by sculptor Mary Gillick.
• Latin legend around the portrait:
“ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D:”
Meaning: Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of $%&, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse (Back)
• Displays the Australian coat of arms shield supported by:
• Kangaroo
• Emu
• Value “SIX PENCE” and year 1961 appear below the design.

Your Coin’s Grade

According to the slab:
• Grade: VF 25 (Very Fine)
• Condition note: Stained

Meaning:
• Moderate wear on portrait and shield details
• Most design elements still visible
• “Stained” indicates dark toning or surface discoloration

Mintage
• 1961 mintage: about 14,000,000+ coins

Historical Note

This coin circulated in Australia before decimal currency was introduced in 1966, when the country changed from pounds/shillings/pence to dollars and cents.

Collector Value

Approximate market value:
• VF condition: about $3 – $8 USD
• Higher grade (UNC): $20 – $50+

Because your coin is:
• graded
• silver

it still has interest for collectors of Commonwealth silver coins.

Silver Content
• Pure silver weight: about 1.41 grams