1942 'D' Australian Sixpence - Extremely Fine

Single EF (Extremely Fine) silver coin struck at the Denver Mint (USA) for Australia. Supplied in a brand-new Mylar coin flip for protection.

• 1942-D Silver Sixpence featuring the classic Australian Coat of Arms and the clear "D" mintmark above the date.
• Wartime Issue: Minted in the United States during World War II to alleviate coin shortages in Australia.
• Unique reverse design by W.H.J. Blakemore featuring the Kangaroo and Emu supporting the Commonwealth Shield.
• Obverse features the uncrowned bare head portrait of King George VI by Thomas Humphrey Paget.
• Condition Standard / Technical Grade: Extremely Fine (EF). Features light, even wear across the high points of the kangaroo, emu, shield, and King's effigy, consistent with light circulation.
• Surface Notes: Clean, uniform circulated grey patina with moderate surface chatter and light hairline contact marks typical of light handling, with no evidence of harsh cleaning or rim damage.
• Mintage Information: Total mintage of 4,000,000.
• Technical Specs: Sterling Silver (.925 Fine), 2.83g weight, 19.30mm diameter.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for a single coin only.
• Packaging: This coin is supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• Image Note: Images reflect the actual condition of the coin available.

About this Coin

Struck at the Denver Mint in the United States during the height of World War II, the 1942-D sixpence represents a fascinating chapter in Australian numismatic history. The US mints were contracted to strike coins for Australia to help meet the massive demand caused by the presence of thousands of Allied troops stationed across the Pacific. Marked with a small, crisp "D" mintmark on the reverse, this example has survived in a solid Extremely Fine condition with an attractive, natural grey patina, making it an essential piece for wartime decimal and pre-decimal collections.