Summary

One florin (two shillings) proof coin issued by Melbourne mint, 1927.

This coin was struck to commemorate the opening of the new Parliament House in Canberra in 1927. 2,000,000 were struck and were first issued on 09 May 1927. It features a front view of the original Parliament House.

Physical Description

A silver coin.

Obverse Description

Shortened version of the crowned and robed bust of George V facing left; around, GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP: .

Reverse Description

Parliament House within an oval frame set above crossed sceptres. Superimposed on the sceptres is a raised oval with the date 1927 incuse; around above, PARLIAMENT HOUSE AUSTRALIA around below, . ONE FLORIN .

Edge Description

Milled

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