Historical information

5 pre-decimal coins: half penny (1949), penny (1952), sixpence (1958), one shilling, damaged (1959) and florin (2 shillings) (1952).

Significance

In 1966, Australian currency changed from sterling (pounds, shillings and pence) to decimal (dollars and cents).

Physical description

5 coins, in black folder with contents listed on cover.