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Australian florin, 1942

During World War Two both the Melbourne and Perth mints were heavily involved in war production. A need for additional coins, partly caused by the influx of US soldiers in Australia, was met by employing the USA mints of San Fransisco and Denver. This florin was struck in San Fransisco and has a small letter 'S' just above the date. Coins made at Denver bore the letter 'D'.

Australian florin, obverse.
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 Australian florin, obverse.
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Obverse – Head of King George VI facing left. Around him is the Latin legend GEORGIVS VI D: G: OMN: BRITT: REX F: D: IND: IMP: [George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India].

Reverse – Crowned Australian arms supported by a kangaroo and emu. Above them is the denomination FLORIN and below are a small S and 1942 AUSTRALIA.

Transferred from National Gallery of Victoria, 1976
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======= Museum Victoria [Coins and Medals] 1934-1950.
MV Logo. Coins and Medals. 8hr medal.
1788-1850 | 1851-1864 | 1865-1879 | 1880-1899 | 1900-1934 | 1934-1950 | 1951-1965 | 1966-2000


Australian florin, 1942

During World War Two both the Melbourne and Perth mints were heavily involved in war production. A need for additional coins, partly caused by the influx of US soldiers in Australia, was met by employing the USA mints of San Fransisco and Denver. This florin was struck in San Fransisco and has a small letter 'S' just above the date. Coins made at Denver bore the letter 'D'.

Australian florin, obverse.
Click to enlarge. (69kb)
 Australian florin, obverse.
Click to enlarge. (71kb)

Obverse – Head of King George VI facing left. Around him is the Latin legend GEORGIVS VI D: G: OMN: BRITT: REX F: D: IND: IMP: [George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India].

Reverse – Crowned Australian arms supported by a kangaroo and emu. Above them is the denomination FLORIN and below are a small S and 1942 AUSTRALIA.

Transferred from National Gallery of Victoria, 1976

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