Australian Pre-Decimal Coin Set - Australian Coinage of King George VI, 1938-1952 - Sherwood

Sherwood Dated Australian Pre-Decimal Coin Set: King George VI – 1939

Own a fascinating piece of Australian history with this dated pre-decimal coin set, produced by Sherwood. This collection represents the coinage of King George VI and is uniquely dated to 1939, the year Australia joined the start of the Second World War.

The ascension of George VI to the throne marked a major turning point in Australian numismatics, as new reverse designs were introduced for many denominations from 1939 onwards, featuring iconic Australian fauna.

Key Features and Specifications

• Collection Period: Australian Coinage of King George VI (1938–1952).
• Dated Set: Contains six coins all dated 1939, representing the coinage in circulation at the beginning of the World War II era.
• Set Composition: Includes all six denominations then in circulation:
  • Half Penny
  • Penny
  • Threepence (.925 Silver)
  • Sixpence (.925 Silver)
  • One Shilling (.925 Silver)
  • One Florin (Two Shillings) (.925 Silver)
• Presentation: The set is supplied in its dedicated folder, which remains in excellent condition, as shown.

This set offers a strong link to those who lived through a critical period of Australian history and is a valuable addition to any pre-decimal collection.