The 1952 Australian sixpence reverse
shows the word 'SIXPENCE' above the
Australian Coat of Arms.
A kangaroo and an emu support a shield,
with a star above.
Underneath is a scroll with 'ADVANCE
AUSTRALIA', then the date below.
The obverse features the bare head of
King George VI facing left, with the
surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS VI
D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.'.
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 50% silv, 40% cop, 10% zinc/nickel |
| Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
| Mintage | approx. 2,112,000 |
| Scarcity | considered harder for period |
| Obverse | Thomas H. Paget |
| Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |