Australia 1926 6 pence

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1911-36 at London, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Sydney and Melbourne both struck this coin in 1926 but as their products are indistinguishable, the mintage figure below includes both issues. Most of the dates are common but expensive in nice condition. Australia maintained the sterling silver standard until 1945, years after Great Britain had debased her coins to 0.500 fine.

Recorded mintage: 3,609,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 2.82 g, 0.925 fine silver, 19.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 25.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
• Pitt, Michael, Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.
• ^[1]Tucker, Warren, and Cris Bierrenbach, Heritage Signature Auction 3020: World Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.

Link to:

• 1925 half penny
• 1925 sixpence
• 1925 shilling
• 1926 penny
• Great Britain 1926 6 pence KM-828
• South Africa 1926 6 pence
• 1926 florin
• 1926-M sovereign
• 1926-P sovereign
• 1926-S sovereign
• 1927 sixpence
• Coins and currency dated 1926
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