The 1960 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 laureate bust
of young Queen Elizabeth II facing right,
with the surrounding legend:
'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 50% silv, 40% cop, 10% zinc/nickel |
| Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
| Mintage | approx. 18,592,000 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |