Summary

Alternative Name: Melbourne Centenary Florin

One Florin (two shillings) minted in Melbourne, 1934-35.

Issued to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of Victoria (1834) and the foundation of Melbourne (1935). The coins were sold at a premium of one shilling to help finance the celebrations. 75,000 were struck, but at the end of the event 21,000 remained unsold and were melted. It features the centenary logo of an equestrian figure, slightly modified to fit the circular format of a coin (the logo was set in an oval).

Obverse Description

Crowned and robed bust of George V facing left; around, GEORGE V KING EMPEROR.

Reverse Description

Naked rider advancing to the left holding a flaming torch aloft; in exergue, .FLORIN. around, CENTENARY . VICTORIA . MELBOURNE . 1934-35.

Edge Description

Milled.

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