1927 Florin - Parliament House/Canberra Florin - Uncirculated (Details – Cleaned/Altered)

Single Uncirculated (Details – Cleaned / Scratched Obverse) 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 the date 1927.
• Obverse features the crowned and robed bust of King George V by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
• Condition Standard / Technical Grade: Structurally full Uncirculated design detail. The reverse presents with high-grade appeal, sharp depth across the building columns and maces, and well-preserved original mint lustre. The obverse retains full detail on the King's effigy, crown, and hair.
• Surface Notes: The obverse fields (particularly behind and around the bust) show dense, crisscrossing hairline scratches from harsh, abrasive cleaning. The reverse remains bright with minimal contact marks.
• Mintage Information: Total mintage of 2,000,000.
• Technical Specs: Sterling Silver (.925 Fine), 11.31g weight, 28.50mm diameter.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for a single coin only.
• Packaging: This coin is supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• Image Note: Images reflect the actual condition of the coin available.

About this Coin

The 1927 Parliament House Florin holds a cornerstone position in Australian numismatic history as the nation's inaugural commemorative issue. Structurally, this specimen is in exceptional Uncirculated condition with full design relief. While the reverse boasts incredible eye appeal with strong mint lustre, the obverse suffers from harsh cleaning and surface hairlines. Because third-party grading services (such as PCGS or NGC) grade to the weakest side, this coin would be categorised as "Uncirculated Details – Cleaned" or "Uncirculated Details – Scratch" rather than receiving a numeric grade, offering collectors a high-relief example at a discounted rate.