1927 Florin - Parliament House/Canberra Florin - Very Fine

Single Very Fine (VF) condition silver coin struck at the Melbourne Mint. Supplied in a brand-new Mylar coin flip for protection.

• 1927 Silver Florin commemorating the Opening of Parliament House, Canberra.
• Australia’s first-ever commemorative circulating coin.
• Unique reverse design by George Kruger Gray featuring the façade of Parliament House within an oval frame, set above crossed sceptres and a sub-focal date of 1927.
• Obverse features the crowned and robed bust of King George V by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.

Please Note:

• This coin is in Very Fine (VF) condition, showing honest wear from circulation but retaining strong, clear architectural and portrait details.
• As a 92.5% sterling silver coin nearly a century old, it possesses an authentic "antique" patina characteristic of vintage Australian silver.
• Please refer to the images for the exact condition, as it is supplied "as shown."

About this Coin

The 1927 "Canberra Florin" is arguably the most iconic coin in Australian numismatic history. It was released to mark the momentous opening of the provisional Parliament House in the nation's new capital. The public's enthusiasm for the design was so great in 1927 that many were kept as mementos, yet high-grade examples remain a staple for any serious Australian collection. As a sterling silver piece and the "first of its kind," this florin represents the birth of Australia's commemorative coin tradition.