Australian Parliament House Florin

Australia · 1927

A commemorative silver coin featuring a crowned portrait of King George V on the obverse and the old Parliament House in Canberra on the reverse.

Country: Australia
Year: 1927
Denomination: One Florin (2 Shillings)
Metal: 0.925 Sterling Silver

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Overview

A commemorative silver coin featuring a crowned portrait of King George V on the obverse and the old Parliament House in Canberra on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued to commemorate the opening of the Provisional Parliament House in Canberra on May 9, 1927, which marked the official relocation of the federal parliament from Melbourne.

Obverse (front)

Crown-crowned bust of King George V facing left, surrounded by the legend 'GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:'

Reverse (back)

Depiction of the Provisional Parliament House in Canberra inside an ornate cartouche, flanked by crossed maces, with the date '1927' below and the legend 'PARLIAMENT HOUSE AUSTRALIA · ONE FLORIN'

Estimated value

$25-$50 in circulated condition, $100-$300+ in higher uncirculated grades

What drives this coin's value

Overall state of preservation and wear, presence of original mint luster, absence of scratches or cleaning marks, and eye appeal.

Grade assessment

About Very Fine (AVF) to Fine (F) due to moderate wear on high points of the hair, crown, and building details.

Mintage & rarity

Mintage of 2,000,000. Considered common in circulated grades, but scarce to rare in high Mint State condition.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight and dimensions precisely against specifications. Verify reeded edge and magnetic properties (silver is non-magnetic). Beware of counterfeit cast copies which often show soft details and casting bubbles.

Notable varieties & errors

No major recognized major mint error varieties, though minor repunched mint marks or die cracks can occasionally be found by specialists.

Similar coins

Other Australian florins of King George V (such as the standard 1911-1936 florin issues), though the commemorative reverse makes this type easily distinguishable.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only with clean cotton gloves. Never clean, polish, or wash the coin as this destroys its original surface and significantly lowers its numismatic value. Store in an archival-safe, PVC-free holder or flip in a stable, low-humidity environment.