This 1961 Australia 3 Pence coin, composed of .500 silver and featuring the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, is a remarkable piece for collectors and investors alike. Its intricate design with three wheat stalks and historical significance makes it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection, cataloged as KM# 57.
- Issuer: Australia
- Year: 1961
- Face Value: 3 Pence
- Composition: Silver (.500)
- Size: 16mm diameter
- Obverse: 1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel
- Reverse: Three wheat stalks divide date, ribbon below ties stalks. Lettering above and below
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 57
- Numista N#: 1560