http://www.perthmint.com.au/catalogue/first-royal-visit-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-1954-florin.aspx
http://www.perthmint.com.au/catalogue/50th-anniversary-of-federation-1951-florin.aspx
http://www.perthmint.com.au/catalogue/opening-of-the-first-parliament-house-1927-florin.aspx
They look like original coins so maybe they are from a hoard.Did they
come from Trout's hoard?
cos McDonald book said mintages for these florins was 2,000,000 but the PM page says different for the 54. maybe a typo
Quote from: 'stevo1962' pid='20156' dateline='1372744868'They look like original coins so maybe they are from a hoard.Did they
come from Trout's hoard?
Definately not mine I don't like parting with mine :ok:
I wonder what condition they are in?
Theyre more than likely ones they have purchased as scrap in the mast. They banging them in some flashy packaging and flogging them off for 4 times more than theyre worth.
Quote from: 'enworb' pid='20162' dateline='1372752534'Theyre more than likely ones they have purchased as scrap in the mast. They banging them in some flashy packaging and flogging them off for 4 times more than theyre worth.
Almost certainly. Wonder what grade they really are?
They are certainly genuine coins, however as the Perth Mint doesn't buy pre-decimal coins in over their bullion counter other than sovereigns and halves, these will most likely have been bought from a coin wholesaler that has prepared the pretty coloured packaging. Yes, they're much more expensive than a collector would be able to get them for, however they're intended for people making a nostalgic / impulse purchase.
Don't predecimals fall under unaccredited silver coins? I wouldn't know, just wondering as I always assumed that it what that row meant. http://www.perthmint.com.au/metalprices.aspx
It's all part of what seems to be a growing trend: the collector coin sales departments of mints around the world evolving into fully-fledged coin dealers, selling coins sourced from elsewhere than off the mint factory floor.
You can buy Perth Mint coins off the Royal Canadian Mint website, for example.
enworb, Unaccredited silver covers coins and bullion originating from mints or refiners not accredited by the LBMA. Pre and post silver coins, as well as the round 50ยข coins, still have a legal tender value, so can't be melted down by anyone other than the RBA.
Thanks andrew
I bought the two older coins and picked them up today. They are average circulation coins at best and look nothing like the pictures.-John
Quote from: 'triplewitch' pid='21087' dateline='1373574177'I bought the two older coins and picked them up today. They are average circulation coins at best and look nothing like the pictures.-John
I think this is a better deal than those from the Perth Mint :good:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Australian-1951-florin-/141010297764?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=YcWC1ay5Et4%252BPiPDfO4ZK0MdmZo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc