Obverse: the obverse features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath in the centre. Around the minted inscription '+ELIZABETH-II-DEI-GRATIA-REGINA-F:D' (Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith).
Reverse: the reverse shows a ram's head in the centre and the denomination and year of issue 'AUSTRALIA KG SHILLING-1956' at the top.
About the coin: This is a 1 shilling silver coin issued in Australia during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.