Description
1954 Royal Visit Florin Coin Queen Elizabeth II NGC 63
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This coin was issued by Australia in 1954 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Visit to Australia, on 3 February 1954 — the first time a reigning British monarch visited the country.
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It is a commemorative florin, denomination = 1 florin (which was equal to 2 shillings in the pre‐decimal currency system).
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The florin was struck at the Melbourne Mint.
Specifications
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | KM # 55 |
| Metal / Composition | 50% silver; the rest is copper, nickel, zinc etc (silver alloy) |
| Weight | 11.31 grams |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Edge | Reeded / milled |
| Obverse design | Laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right; inscription “ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:” (that is “Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith”) designed by Mary Gillick. |
| Reverse design | A lion and a kangaroo standing together facing right; “AUSTRALIA FLORIN 1954” plus designer’s initials. Designer: William Leslie Bowles. |
Mintage & Rarity
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The mintage for the Royal Visit variety is approx 2,000,000 coins.
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In broader context, there was a larger total for “1954 Florin” (all types) but the Royal Visit type is within that smaller issue.
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In lower grades or circulated condition, the coin is relatively common; in uncirculated or high grades, fewer pieces exist so there’s a premium.
