Shillings

Buy Australian Shillings

Welcome to the Shillings category at Bradford Coins. Informally known as a "deaner" or "bob", the Australian shilling was a vital part of daily commerce from its introduction in 1910 right up to the decimal changeover in 1966. Known for its iconic merino ram reverse—introduced in 1938—these coins were struck in sterling silver (.925) until 1945, and post-war silver (.500) thereafter.

Since 1980, our family-run business in Cairns has been helping numismatists across Australia build complete date sets and track down elusive minting flaws. Whether you are searching for a high-grade early date or a unique mis-strike, you can shop our pre-decimal silver range with complete confidence.

Explore Our Pre-Decimal Shilling Range

We regularly acquire unique private collections, meaning our inventory spans the entire history of the denomination. While specific stock varies, you can generally expect to find:

• King George V (1910–1936): Shop the earliest Australian shillings, struck in premium sterling silver and featuring the original Coat of Arms reverse. This era includes highly sought-after, low-mintage early dates.
• King George VI (1938–1952): Discover mid-century silver spanning the transition from sterling to 50% silver in 1946. This era also introduces the famous merino ram design.
• Queen Elizabeth II (1953–1963): Complete your pre-decimal collection with the final eras of the shilling, offering an excellent entry point for new collectors seeking high, uncirculated grades.
• Varieties & Mint Errors: For the specialist collector, we regularly stock unique die cracks, planchet flaws, metal peels, bitten edges, rim clips, and spectacular mis-strikes.

Looking to protect your silver coins from environmental tarnishing? Explore our premium coin collecting albums and exact-fit capsules.

Secure Australia-Wide Delivery & Local Pickup

Shop our pre-decimal shillings 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 error varieties, and precious metals are not publicly displayed in our retail store. If you wish to view or purchase a specific shilling 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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