Obverse: The first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, depicting her facing right and wearing a laurel wreath. Inscription: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA.
Reverse: The Coat of Arms of Australia with a shield supported by a kangaroo and an emu. Inscriptions SIXPENCE and ADVANCE AUSTRALIA, along with the date. Designer – William Henry James Blakemore.
About the coin: This silver 6 pence coin was struck in .500 silver and intended for circulation in Australia. The Mary Gillick portrait is considered one of the most iconic early representations of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse features the traditional Australian Coat of Arms used on national coinage since the early 20th century. The coin is valued by collectors for its silver content, short mintage period, and historical early portrait of the Queen.
