The Commonwealth of Australia first issued its own coins in 1910, nine years after Federation. The coins were made at the Royal Mint, London; Australian coins were first made locally in 1916. This coin was sent from London for the Melbourne Mint's collection.

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Obverse – Crowned bust of Edward VII facing left. Around it is the Latin legend EDWARDUS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX: F:D: IND:IMP: [Edward VII by the Grace of God King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India].		Reverse – At the centre are the Australian arms supported by a kangaroo and an emu, with the legend ADVANCE AUSTRALIA on the ribbon. Around them is the legend ONE FLORIN – TWO SHILLINGS.

Transferred from Melbourne Mint, 1978