Australian Pre-Decimal Coins

Australian Pre-Decimal Coins

Welcome to the Australian Pre-Decimal Coins category at Bradford Coins. Explore a rich piece of Australia's numismatic history with our curated selection of coins, minted right up until the introduction of decimal currency in 1966.

Whether you are looking to complete a specific year set or searching for a rare key date, our family-run business in Cairns has been helping collectors across Australia source high-quality historical currency since 1980.

Shop by Pre-Decimal Denomination & Type

Our inventory is regularly updated as we buy and sell unique collections. Browse our specific pre-decimal categories below to find exactly what you are looking for:

• Pennies: Iconic copper coins, including highly sought-after dates, mint marks, and varieties.
• Gold Sovereigns & Gold Half Sovereigns: Beautiful and highly collectable historical gold coins with strong investment appeal.
• Florins: Highly collectable silver coins, renowned for their intricate commemorative designs.
• Crowns: The impressive, large silver coins minted exclusively in 1937 and 1938.
• Shillings: Beautiful silver coins featuring classic Australian designs and monarch portraits.
• Sixpence: Explore historical silver sixpences spanning the reigns of multiple monarchs.
• Threepence: Small silver coins essential for completing any comprehensive Australian collection.
• Halfpennies: Browse our collection of Australian halfpennies featuring classic reverse designs.
• Variety Errors and Mis-Strike: Unique and highly sought-after minting errors, flaws, and planchet mistakes.
• Pre Decimal Coin Sets: Complete historical sets perfect for collectors of all levels.
• Proclamation Coins: The very first international coins officially recognized for use in early Australia.
• Australian and New Zealand Tokens: Historic 19th-century merchant trade tokens.

Secure Australia-Wide Delivery & Local Pickup

Shop our pre-decimal range online with complete confidence. All eligible Australian orders are meticulously packed and sent via Express Post, complete with tracking, full transit insurance, and a Signature on Delivery requirement to ensure your coins arrive safely.

Important Information for Cairns Store Visitors: For safety and security reasons, rare and valuable pre-decimal coins are not publicly displayed in our retail store. If you wish to view or purchase a specific coin in person, please contact us prior to your visit so our team can securely retrieve the exact item from our vaults ready for your arrival.

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