Australia 1961 shilling

a typical circulated specimen, from the Mountain Groan Collection

The type was issued 1955-63 from Melbourne and all dates are common with the 1956 being slightly scarce.

Recorded mintage: 31,864,000 plus 1,506 proofs.

Specification: 5.65 g, 0.500 fine silver, 24 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-59.

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.

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• 1960 shilling
• 1961(p) 1/2 penny
• 1961(p) penny
• 1961 threepence
• 1961 sixpence
• 1962 shilling
• Coins and currency dated 1961
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