The value of a 1927 Australian parliament florin can vary significantly based on its condition, rarity, and market demand. Generally, a florin from that year in average condition may be worth around AUD 20 to AUD 50, while uncirculated or higher-grade examples could fetch much more, often exceeding AUD 100. For an accurate valuation, it's best to consult a numismatic expert or refer to current coin price guides.
Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Frequently you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. The 1927 Australian Halfpenny is almost identical to the 1911 Halfpenny shown. The 1927 Australian Florin is almost identical to the 1911 Florin shown. See the links below.
There are two varieties of Australian 1927 Florin.The normal type -An Australian 1927 sterling silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $1,100 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $10 to $275 AUD.There were 1.42 million minted.An Australian 1927 sterling silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George V)(Proof), in it's original condition could fetch up to $110,000 AUD.The Commemorative Opening of Parliament Canberra type -An Australian 1927 sterling silver Commemorative Florin (Two Shillings)(George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $250 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $10 to $62 AUD.There were 2 million minted.An Australian 1927 sterling silver Commemorative Florin (Two Shillings)(George V)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $50,000 AUD.A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.There is one minor curiosity with the 1927 Florin. A trial pattern was minted with a slightly modified obverse and a plain reverse with the word "MODEL" on it. There are possibly only two of these in existence.
The Australian 1927 Parliament commemorative Florin used a different bust of King George V from all other Australian coins featuring George V. There is a lot less shoulder showing. There is a small protrusion below the Kings chin and a "cord" like object running from shoulder to shoulder below the back of the neck. These are both a part of the kings regalia. Apart from that, there are no "blobs" on the Kings shoulder.
An Australian 1947 50% silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $65 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $4 to $16 AUD. There were 37.482 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The collector value of a coin is lost when the coin is modified. Any value would be associated with the brooch.
The first Australian Federal Parliament met in Melbourne because Melbourne was the only city with a building large enough to house the Parliament. This was the Royal Exhibition Building, and it was where the Federal parliament met until Parliament House was opened in Canberra in 1927.
A coin dealer or a collector might buy your coin if it is in very good condition. You could advertise it on eBay to a world wide market or take it to a local coin dealer.
No city acted as Australia's capital prior to the establishment of Canberra as Federal Capital. Melbourne was where the Parliament met, simply because it was the only city with a building large enough to house the Parliament. However, Melbourne was not regarded as the capital. It was merely the temporary seat of power in Australia - a fine line of difference.From 1901 to 1927, the Australian Parliament met in Parliament House, Melbourne, which it borrowed from the parliament of the state of Victoria, which in turn sat in the Exhibition Building.
Prior to the construction of the Australian Parliament House, the Federal Parliament met in Melbourne, capital city of Victoria, for the simple reason that it was the only city with a building large enough to house the parliament.
There were no 1927 British Florins minted for general circulation. There were 15,000 Proof FDC 1927 Florins minted featuring the new reverse design.
Parliament Hill was created in 1927.
On 9 May 1927, what is now called Old Parliament House was officially opened by the Duke of York, later King George VI, accompanied by the Australian Prime Minister, Stanley Bruce.