1 Florin - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; with "F:D:"

Obverse

1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel

Script: Latin

Lettering: +ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith

Designer: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Australia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FLO RIN
K·G
1956
AUSTRALIA

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Comments

The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.

See also

• Bird
• Marsupial
• Coat of Arms

• 1 Florin - Edward VII (Pattern)
• 1 Florin - Edward VII
• 1 Florin - George V
• 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
• 1 Florin - George V (Victoria and Melbourne Centenary)
• Pattern - 1 Florin - Edward VIII (Reverse Trial)
• 1 Florin - George VI
• 1 Florin - George VI
• 1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation)
• Pattern - 1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation)
• 1 Florin - George VI (without "IND:IMP")
• 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:")
• 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; Royal Visit)

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
Undetermined
1956			8 090 000			$ 13	$ 17	$ 17	$ 30	$ 30		Circulation		23%
1956			1 500									Proof		0.5%
1957			9 278 000			$ 15	$ 15	$ 15	$ 15	$ 40		Circulation		20%
1957			1 256									Proof		0.2%
1958			8 972 000			$ 14	$ 14	$ 16	$ 16	$ 30		Circulation		21%
1958			1 506									Proof		0.4%
1959			3 500 000			$ 13	$ 16	$ 16	$ 19	$ 26		Circulation		14%
1959			1 506							$ 160		Proof		0.5%
1960			15 760 000		$ 12	$ 13	$ 13	$ 16	$ 16	$ 26		Circulation		34%
1960			1 509									Proof		0.7%
1961			9 452 000			$ 13	$ 16	$ 18	$ 18	$ 28		Circulation		21%
1961			1 506									Proof		0.2%
1962			13 748 000			$ 14	$ 16	$ 20	$ 21	$ 22		Circulation		23%
1962			2 016									Proof		0.4%
1963			12 002 000			$ 16	$ 16	$ 18	$ 23	$ 25		Circulation		25%
1963			5 042							$ 57		Proof		0.7%
1963												Twelve Coin Set; Hendo		0.2%

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Actual silver weight: 0.182 oz

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	Katz Auction 188 Lot 2094	27 Mar 2026	1956 – Circulation	UNC	USD 23.22 (EUR 20.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 May 18 Spotlight: British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61508 Lot 22045	18 May 2025	1956 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232247 Lot 64309	17 Nov 2022	1956 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 77 Lot 252	11 Feb 2023	1957 – Circulation	UNC	USD 12.77 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions 2025 May 18 Spotlight: British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61508 Lot 22046	18 May 2025	1957 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232247 Lot 64310	17 Nov 2022	1957 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 77 Lot 253	11 Feb 2023	1958 – Circulation	UNC	USD 6.97 (EUR 6.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 2095	27 Mar 2026	1958 – Circulation	AU	USD 17.41 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232248 Lot 61279	24 Nov 2022	1958 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 77 Lot 254	11 Feb 2023	1959 – Circulation	UNC	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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