Sterling and Currency

Type I Sydney Mints

The number of Type I half sovereigns struck at the Sydney Mint in 1855 and 1856 was tiny - perhaps less than 50 examples of the 1855 half sovereign remain in existence. A Type I half sovereign in any condition is a tangible link to the boom days of Australia's first gold rush.

GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN 1856 about Unc

Just a hint of rubbing across the high points either side - a clearly superior example of Australia's second half sovereign. ... read more

$35,000.00

Gold HALF SOVEREIGN 1856 good VF

Minimal wear & stacks of lustre remaining. ... read more

$2,950.00

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