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1998 Silver 1951 Federation Florin Twenty Cents |
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Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 1998 . TWENTY CENTS . |
Reverse: | 1951 Australian Federation Florin - Design by William Leslie Bowles. Legend: AUSTRALIA 1901 1951 - FLORIN |
| Edge: | Reeded - continuous mill. |
| Weight: | 13.36 grams. |
| Size: | 28.52 mm (diameter). |
| Composition: | .9999 Silver |
| Silver Content: | .430 oz. |
| Mintage: | Canberra: 15,000 |
| Mintmarks: | None. |
Valuation :
1998 Silver 1951 Federation Florin Twenty Cents
| Proof | |
| 2002 |
Notes:
This coin was not released individually. It was struck for inclusion in a special Masterpieces in Silver collector proof set entitled Coins of the 20th Century - Milestones released by the Canberra Mint. The reverse design is struck from a modified die used to produce the 1951 Federation Florin.After long years of economic hardship and war, the 1950's saw Australians in a more optimistic mood. Fifty years after Federation, the nation was on the threshold of a remarkable period of growth and prosperity in which all could share.
It was the era of the 'baby boom', family values and the suburban backyard. The commemorative florin released in this jubilee year espoused loftier values, with its simple, symbolic reverse design by William Leslie Bowles. It depicts a crown above a crossed sword and mace, complete with the stars of the Southern Cross.
Source: Booklet accompanying the 1998 Masterpieces in Silver - Coins of the 20th Century - Milestones - Set.
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