Английская Википедия:Florin (Australian coin)
Шаблон:Use dmy dates The Australian florin was a coin used in the Commonwealth of Australia before decimalisation in 1966. The florin was worth two shillings (24 pence, or one-tenth of a pound). The denomination was first minted in 1910 to the same size and weight as the British florin.
Florins minted from 1910 to 1945 were produced with a .925 sterling silver content, weighing Шаблон:Convert with an actual silver weight (ASW) of Шаблон:Convert. Florins minted from 1946 to 1963 were produced with a .500 silver content (50% silver), weighing 11.31 grams with an ASW of Шаблон:Convert. The coin was minted until 1963, with some years omitted: no florins were minted in 1920, 1929–30, 1937, 1948–50 and 1955. Also, commemorative florins were issued for the following years: 1927, 1934–35, 1951, and 1954. Two different designs were issued in each of the commemorative years (the "regular" approved issue plus the specially approved memorial designs). Also, no coins of any denomination were issued in 1965, as all minting was shut down in preparation for decimalisation. During World War II, between 1942–1944, florin production was supplemented by coinage produced at the San Francisco branch of the United States Mint. These coins bear a small "S" mint mark below the Australian coat of arms.
The image on the reverse of the coin was the coat of arms of Australia (except for commemorative coins). This comes in two forms, all with the kangaroo, emu and the shield containing the coat of arms. Those issued between 1910 and 1936 have a seven-pointed star above the coat of arms, and the Southern Cross constellation within the shield. Those issued between 1938 and 1963, inclusive, have the royal crown above, the six states represented in the shield and a golden wattle plant as a background. When Australia decimalised officially, on 14 February 1966, the florin was equal to 20 cents.
Circulation types
Commemorative florins
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Reverse of the 1927 Australian florin commemorating the opening of the original Parliament House. Designed by George Kruger Gray.
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Obverse of the commemorative 1927 Australian florin, with
King George V. Designed by George Kruger Gray.
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Reverse of the non-circulated 1934–35 Australian florin commemorating the centenary of Melbourne, capital of Victoria. Designed by George Kruger Gray.
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Obverse of the commemorative 1934–35 Australian florin, with King George V, designed by Percy Metcalfe.
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Reverse of the 1951 Australian florin commemorating the jubilee of Federation of Australia. Designed by William Leslie Bowles.
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Obverse of the 1951 Australian florin, with King George VI, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget.
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Reverse of the 1954 Australian florin commemorating the first visit of a reigning monarch to Australia, designed by Leslie Bowles.
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Obverse of the commemorative 1954 Australian florin, with Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Mary Gillick.
Mintmarks
- H : Birmingham
- M : Melbourne
- S : San Francisco
References
External links
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