How much is a pre Australian shilling worth?

At the time of writing this article a “pre” Australian shilling is worth $4.62. Work out the value of those old shillings you have laying around on our Australian Silver Shilling Coin Value Calculator. A “post” shilling is one minted in 1946 or later and contains 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc and 5% nickel.

When was the Australian shilling first issued?

The Australian shilling was first released in 1910 as part of the implementation of the Coinage Act 1909, along with other silver coins, such as the two-shilling, sixpence, threepence (all were first issued with the head of Edward VII printed on the obverse side of the coin).

Why are there different types of Australian shilling?

There were a number of different types of Australian shilling due to the changes in the obverse and reverse design that occurred between 1909 and 1963. There was also a key change in the alloy makeup of the shilling in 1946.