? The 1936 florin is probably the most common florin to find in all grades from Fine to mint state . Being the last year of George V, pieces suffered the least circulation of any George V florin with most being hoarded by the time Australia's currency was debase d in 1946 leaving only 10 years of circulation. Consequently, average circulated pieces range from F to VF, much higher than any other George V florin. In addition, several mint rolls of 1936 florins surfaced in the late 20th ...
? The first half sovereigns struck under King Edward VII were struck in 1902 following His Majesty's coronation. This series was the fifth half sovereign series to be struck at Australian mints. The obverse, designed by George William De Saulles, features an uncrowned bust of Edward VII on the obverse, facing towards the right. The legend reads EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:. The Type II reverse, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, is featured on Edward VII half sovereigns ...
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? The Kangaroo at Sunset coin was struck in sterling silver and the reverse was designed by famous entertainer and artist, Rolf Harris. It shows a solitary kangaroo on the horizon with a low sun, which casts a long shadow on the animal across the plain. The legend reads 1 OZ. FINE SILVER. The obverse of the coin features the traditional Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, right-facing with tiara and earrings along with the legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2009 ...
? The proof Canberra florin was Australia's first commemorative coin, issued to celebrate the opening of the provisional Parliament House in Canberra. After prolonged debates, on 1 January 1911 Canberra was selected to be Australia's capital city and home to national Parliament. Construction for the temporary location was not approved until 1923 and during construction Parliament was held in Melbourne. Old Parliament House was opened on 9 May 1927 with an official ceremony and both the Senate ...