Sterling and Currency

English & British coins

British coins were used in commerce throughout Australia from the time of the arrival of the First Fleet right through to the last British coins being withdrawn in the 1930's. You can find the most up to date edition of the Spink catalog in our books section here.

1697 Silver Half Crown William III About Extremely Fine

A weak reverse strike and roller marks through portrait (prior to being struck) are evident. Good outer detail both sides, lustrous and with minimal wear. ... read more

$1,750.00

1740 George II Silver TWOPENCE S# 3714 good EF

Sharply struck, incredible for it's age ... read more

$75.00

1817 George III Silver HALF CROWN S# 3788 about Unc

Just a hint of rubbing evident on this proud portrait ... read more

$395.00

1846 Victoria Silver SHILLING S# 3904 Choice Unc

Full cartwheel lustre all over, a joy to look at under a glass ... read more

$475.00

1847 Victoria Silver CROWN S# 3882 Uncirculated

Truly elusive in this grade, with a rainbow patina developing ... read more

$5,250.00

1849 Victoria Silver FLORIN S# 3890 Uncirculated

Mint-state examples of this two-year type are tough to come by ... read more

$525.00

1859 Victoria Silver SIXPENCE S# 3908 Uncirculated

Devoid of wear and with an incredible reverse ... read more

$525.00

1887 Gold Five Pounds Victoria S# 3864 Extremely Fine

An attractive and affordable example of Victorian Britain's largest gold coin. ... read more

$1,950.00

1896 Victoria Silver FLORIN S# 3939 good EF

Even wear across the portrait ... read more

$125.00

1896 Victoria Silver MAUNDY SET S# 3943 Choice Unc

... read more

$250.00

We're Always Buying!

We need to buy tens of thousands of dollars worth of coins and notes each and every week of the year.

If you'd like to turn all or part of your collection into cash, get in touch with our expert staff and we'll be happy to start working on a deal with you. read more...

Australian Gold Coins

We have extensive experience in handling all Australian gold soveriegns and halves, from the Adelaide Pounds of 1852 right through to the last coins of George V of 1931.

All of the Australian gold coins in our online shop are described in detail, and are depicted by high resolution images showing each side. Our listings are also often accompanied by background information to the coin's history. read more...

At Sterling & Currency, we specialize in handling Australian coins dating from our nation's settlement in 1788 through to the introduction of decimal currency in 1966.

We have an extensive range in our online store of Australian gold, copper and silver coins - we're committed to offering our customers coins that are attractive for their grade and priced according to the current market. read more...

The Australian proof and UNC coins struck by the Perth Mint and the RAM are the most accessible coins available to collectors today.

Our online stock doesn't reflect all of the decimal coins that we handle on a regular basis, much less the stock we have access to, so if you're not able to find a particular coin that you're keen to add to your collection, let us know and we'll be happy to contact you when it becomes available. read more