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6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")

Australian .500 silver sixpence of Elizabeth II with her first portrait and “F:D:”, issued from 1955 to 1963. Circulation and proof issues are recorded.

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Pound (1788-1966)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1955-1963
Value: 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Currency: Australia: Pound
Material: Srebro (.500)
Size: 19 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 19

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Pound (1788-1966)

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This Australian .500 silver sixpence bears Elizabeth II’s first portrait and “F:D:”, and was issued from 1955 to 1963. The denomination retained its pre-decimal value while the .500 fineness reflected post-war silver policy. It remained part of everyday pound currency until decimalisation. Circulation and numerous proof issues are recorded.

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Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.

Year / date	Variant details
1955	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Circulation Mintage: 14,248,000 Catalog reference: (en) Circulation; Printed: 14 248 000
1955	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Proof Mintage: 1,200 Catalog reference: (en) Proof; Printed: 1 200
1956	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Circulation Mintage: 7,904,000 Catalog reference: (en) Circulation; Printed: 7 904 000

Year / date	Variant details
1955	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Circulation Mintage: 14,248,000 Catalog reference: (en) Circulation; Printed: 14 248 000
1955	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Proof Mintage: 1,200 Catalog reference: (en) Proof; Printed: 1 200
1956	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Circulation Mintage: 7,904,000 Catalog reference: (en) Circulation; Printed: 7 904 000

6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")

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