Australia – Silver Florin 1934–35 | Centenary of Victoria and Melbourne | Low Mintage Commemorative
Obverse:
Crowned bust of King George V facing left, wearing ceremonial robes of state.
Legend:
"GEORGE V KING EMPEROR"
Design by Percy Metcalfe (unsigned on coin).
Reverse:
Striking Art Deco–influenced design by George Kruger Gray: a nude horseman holding a flaming torch, mounted on a rearing horse — symbolising enlightenment and heroic settlement.
Legend around:
"CENTENARY • VICTORIA • MELBOURNE • 1934–35"
Denomination below:
"FLORIN"
Designer’s initials "K.G." below horse.
Historical context:
This special issue commemorates the centenary of the foundation of the state of Victoria (1834) and the city of Melbourne (1835). It was the first commemorative coin issued by Australia and remains a numismatic landmark due to its bold modernist design, which sparked public debate at the time.
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