1 Florin - George V Victoria and Melbourne Centenary

Issued to mark the 1934–35 centenary of both the founding of Victoria and the establishment of Melbourne, this florin was the first Australian coin to carry dual dates — a deliberate minting choice reflecting a celebration that straddled two calendar years. Production was split between the Melbourne and Sydney mints, with the Melbourne issue now considerably scarcer. Total combined mintage came in just under 55,000 pieces, making this among the lowest-mintage florins in the entire Commonwealth series.

The Sydney mint struck its last coins in 1926, and this issue was one of the rare exceptions produced there after that effective closure — a logistical oddity that adds another layer to an already unusual piece.