This medal was produced for Australian school children on the occasion of the coronation of Edward VIII in May 1937. The coronation never took place as Edward abdicated in order to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson in December 1936. The medals were never distributed.

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Obverse – Bust of King Edward VIII facing right. Around it is the legend HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VIII.		Reverse – A crowned monogram ER over the Australian arms. Around them is the legend TO COMMEMORATE HIS MAJESTY'S CORONATION MAY 27TH 1937 AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATIONS.

Transferred from National Gallery of Victoria, 1976