Australia’s first commemorative coin – in premium grade!
Much-admired type – arguably Australia’s most beautiful coin.
Issued to honour the opening of Parliament House on May 9, 1927.
Struck from sterling silver at the historic Melbourne Mint.
Presented in an attractive credit card-style pack.
A must-have in Uncirculated condition! Click add to cart!
George V 1927 Canberra Florin Uncirculated
$299.00 AUD
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A wonderful opportunity to enjoy Australia’s most beautiful coin in premium grade, we have a small number of the King George V 1927 Canberra Florin in strictly Uncirculated condition!
Australia’s first commemorative coin, the 1927 Canberra Florin was issued to pay homage to the opening of the nation’s then new Parliament House in Canberra in May 1927. Whilst the obverse is distinguished a powerful portrait of George V by Australian artist Bertram Mackennal, it is George Kruger Gray’s reverse motif that has made this coin an Australian icon.
Featuring the Parliament building framed within a delightful cameo motif, the superbly balanced, richly symbolic 1927 Canberra Florin is considered by many to be Australia’s most beautiful coin. An eye-catching coin in any grade, the 1927 Canberra Florin is a joy to behold when found in the supreme state of preservation apparent here.
Clearly set aside at the time of issue, don’t ignore the opportunity to own this groundbreaking Aussie icon is strictly Uncirculated condition. Click add to cart now!
Issued By
Melbourne Mint
Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
1927
Denomination
Florin
Grade
UNC
Metal
Silver
Quality
Uncirculated
Diameter (mm)
28.5
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George V 1927 Canberra Florin Uncirculated
$299.00 AUD
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Issued By
Melbourne Mint
Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
1927
Denomination
Florin
Grade
UNC
Metal
Silver
Quality
Uncirculated
Dimensions
N/A
Mintage
N/A
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Brand
N/A
Scale
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Race team
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A wonderful opportunity to enjoy Australia’s most beautiful coin in premium grade, we have a small number of the King George V 1927 Canberra Florin in strictly Uncirculated condition!
Australia’s first commemorative coin, the 1927 Canberra Florin was issued to pay homage to the opening of the nation’s then new Parliament House in Canberra in May 1927. Whilst the obverse is distinguished a powerful portrait of George V by Australian artist Bertram Mackennal, it is George Kruger Gray’s reverse motif that has made this coin an Australian icon.
Featuring the Parliament building framed within a delightful cameo motif, the superbly balanced, richly symbolic 1927 Canberra Florin is considered by many to be Australia’s most beautiful coin. An eye-catching coin in any grade, the 1927 Canberra Florin is a joy to behold when found in the supreme state of preservation apparent here.
Clearly set aside at the time of issue, don’t ignore the opportunity to own this groundbreaking Aussie icon is strictly Uncirculated condition. Click add to cart now!
