1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation)
Australia • 1 Florin • Silver (.500) • 1951
- Denomination
- 1 Florin
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 1951
- Composition
- Silver (.500)
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 11.31 g
- Diameter
- 28.5 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 47 · Schön 35
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Where it came from
The 1951 Australian florin was minted to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Federation of Australia, marking the transition from the six separate colonies into the Commonwealth in 1901. It served as a symbolic national project during the post-World War II era, emphasizing Australian identity and political unity while the nation navigated a period of rapid economic growth and migration.
The reverse design was created by the renowned Australian artist and sculptor William Leslie Bowles. It features the Commonwealth Coat of Arms supported by the Royal Crown, an arrangement intended to project stability and heraldic tradition. Upon its release, the coin was well received by the public as a tangible piece of national history, becoming a staple of local numismatic collections due to its distinct commemorative motif.
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