Grading and value

VGFVFEFaUncUnc
$4.00$4.75$7.50$28$60$140+

VG = Very good, F = Fine, VF = Very fine, EF = Extremely fine = aUnc = Almost uncirculated, Unc = Uncirculated

1956 Australia Shilling

The 1956 Australian shilling obverse features the young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with the surrounding legend:
‘+ ELIZABETH – II – DEI – GRATIA – REGINA’

The reverse shows a merino ram, a tribute to the wool industry.  Either side are stars, and above is the word ‘AUSTRALIA’.

Below is the word ‘SHILLING’, and the date.

Specifications