Crowns

Buy Australian Silver Crowns

Welcome to the Crowns category at Bradford Coins. Minted for only two brief years, the Australian crown is a legendary and massive piece of numismatic history. Equivalent to five shillings and struck in premium sterling silver (.925), the crown was introduced in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI. Due to its large size and heavy weight, it proved unpopular for everyday commerce and was quickly discontinued in 1938, making it a highly prized target for modern collectors.

Since 1980, our family-run business in Cairns has been helping numismatists right across Australia source these impressive historical pieces. Whether you are seeking an affordable circulated example or a brilliant uncirculated centerpiece for your collection, shop our pre-decimal silver range with complete confidence.

Explore Our Pre-Decimal Crown Range

Due to their high silver content and historical rarity, our inventory changes regularly as we acquire unique private collections. While specific availability varies, in this category you will typically find:

• 1937 Australian Crowns: Shop the inaugural commemorative strike. With a higher mintage, this year is highly popular with collectors seeking excellent uncirculated and about-uncirculated examples.
• 1938 Australian Crowns: Discover the much rarer second-year strike. With a drastically reduced mintage, the 1938 crown is a key date and a highlight of any serious pre-decimal collection.
• Varieties & High-Grade Strikes: Keep an eye out for exceptional uncirculated pieces, proof-like surfaces, and minor die cracks across both minting years.

Looking to protect these massive 38.5mm silver coins? Explore our premium coin collecting albums and exact-fit capsules.

Secure Australia-Wide Delivery & Local Pickup

Shop our pre-decimal crowns online with complete peace of mind. All eligible Australian orders are packed discreetly and sent via Express Post, complete with tracking, full transit insurance, and a Signature on Delivery requirement.

Important Information for Cairns Store Visitors: For safety and security reasons, our valuable pre-decimal silver coins, rare issues, and precious metals are not publicly displayed in our retail store. If you wish to view or purchase a specific crown 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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