3 Pence - George VI
Australia • 3 Pence • Silver (.500) • 1947–1948
- Denomination
- 3 Pence
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 1947–1948
- Composition
- Silver (.500)
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 1.41 g
- Diameter
- 16 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 37a · Schön 24a
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Where it came from
The Australian threepence minted in 1947 was produced during a transitional era for the Commonwealth, featuring the portrait of King George VI on the obverse. This period followed the conclusion of World War II, a time when Australia was gradually moving toward a more distinct national identity while still maintaining strong symbolic ties to the British monarchy through its circulating coinage.
The reverse design features the Australian coat of arms, a motif introduced in 1938 that emphasizes the nation's federation. Designed by George Kruger Gray, the aesthetic reflects the heraldic traditions of the era, prioritizing clarity and institutional authority. As part of the pre-decimal currency system, these coins were struck in silver until the transition to decimalization in 1966, remaining a common staple of daily commerce throughout the late 1940s.
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