Australia
florin
Elizabeth II
1953 to 1963
Values, images, and specifications for Australian
florin (two shilling) coins from 1953 to 1963.
Elizabeth became queen in
1952 after the premature death
of her father, King George VI.
The first Queen Elizabeth II
Australian florin was
minted in 1953, and the
last in 1963.
The Queen Elizabeth II era Australian florin obverse
features the laureate bust of young Elizabeth II, facing right.
The reverse shows the new Australian Coat of Arms with a
kangaroo to the left, emu to the right, and royal crown above.
The word 'FLORIN' is above, the date and 'AUSTRALIA' below.
One commemorative reverse design also features in this period.
Retailing from $8 to
over $70, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $8 to
over $100, depending
on grade and condition.
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Elizabeth II presided over much change and
development in the western world in the longest
reign by any English monarch, at over 70 years.
Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022,
succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
24 pennies = 2 shillings
= 1 florin = 1/10 of a pound
dates not minted: 1955, 1964
Retailing from $9 to
over $205, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $8 to
over $40, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $8 to
over $30, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $8 to
over $30, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $8 to
over $30, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $8 to
over $30, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $8 to
over $30, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $8 to
over $25, depending
on grade and condition.
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