Australian Pound

Australian Pound

The pound (symbol £, or A£ when distinguished from other currencies called the pound) was the currency of Australia from 1910 until 13 February 1966, when it was replaced by the Australian dollar. It was subdivided into 20 shillings (symbol s), each of 12 pence (symbol d).

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