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1291:(1855–1926)
1289:Sydney Mint
1190:crown (5/-)
1138:halfpenny (
460:Murphy 2016
420:Wilson 1947
203:Composition
132:Edward VIII
1350:Categories
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1301:Perth Mint
1155:penny (1d)
926:1910–1966
741:2 November
667:Frame 2006
397:References
206:Designers
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115:1911–1936:
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39:Royal Mint
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1057:Banknotes
923:Sixpence
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372:Mintmarks
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289:1946 - 52
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1122:Coins
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108:1910:
1261:₤100
1219:10/-
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1089:$ 20
1084:$ 10
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1240:₤10
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