Australian Pre-Decimal coins were struck from 1910, at the beginning of the "Commonwealth", through to 1964. During this period, they featured 4 different English monarchs on the observe of each coin - 1910 Edward VII, 1911-1936 King George V, 1937-1952 King George VI, and 1953-1964 Queen Elizabeth II.

There were 7 different distinct denominations of Australian Pre-Decimal coins - Silver Crown, Silver Florin, Silver Shilling, Silver Sixpence, Silver Threepence, Copper Penny and Copper Halfpenny. All silver coins struck between 1910-1945 were made of solid sterling (92.5%) pure silver and those struck from 1946 to 1964 from 50% silver.

Today, choice quality examples of the early King George V series 1911-1936 are in high demand by Investors/Collectors and have proven to be quite elusive items. They remain very much on top of our recommended Investment list along with the famous 1930 Penny and 1923 Halfpenny when advising our clients in specialised Investment Portfolios for both Personal Investment and Self-Run Superannuation.