Description
1954 Australian Royal Visit Florin Silver Coin | Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative | NGC AU58
Description
Celebrate a landmark moment in Australian history with this 1954 Australian Royal Visit Florin, professionally graded About Uncirculated 58 (AU58) by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company).
Issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s first visit to Australia as the reigning monarch, this iconic silver florin marks one of the most significant events in Australia’s post-war history. The Royal Visit of 1954 was the first time a reigning British monarch had set foot on Australian soil, making this commemorative coin an enduring piece of Australian numismatic history.
Struck at the Melbourne Mint, the coin features the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick on the obverse. The distinctive reverse, designed by William Leslie Bowles, depicts a proud British lion standing alongside an Australian kangaroo, symbolising the enduring relationship between Britain and Australia. Although unconventional when first released, the design has become one of Australia’s most recognisable commemorative coin reverses.
Professionally authenticated and encapsulated by NGC, this example has been awarded an impressive AU58 grade, indicating only the slightest evidence of circulation while retaining excellent detail, strong lustre, and exceptional eye appeal.
Coin Details
- Country: Australia
- Year: 1954
- Denomination: Florin (Two Shillings)
- Commemorates: Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II
- Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
- Composition: 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Zinc, 5% Nickel
- Weight: 11.31 grams
- Diameter: 28.5 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Mint: Melbourne
- Grading Service: NGC
- Grade: AU58 (About Uncirculated 58)
Why Collect the 1954 Royal Visit Florin?
- Commemorates Queen Elizabeth II’s historic first visit to Australia.
- Australia’s first circulating commemorative florin featuring a unique reverse design.
- Struck in 50% silver.
- Professionally graded and authenticated by NGC.
- A popular addition to Australian pre-decimal, royal commemorative, and silver coin collections.
Whether you’re building a collection of Australian pre-decimal coinage or seeking a historic royal commemorative, this beautifully preserved 1954 Royal Visit Florin represents an important chapter in Australia’s heritage and remains one of the nation’s most beloved silver coins.
Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the description. The coin shown is the exact NGC-certified example you will receive.
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