Australian Coins: Type Collecting - Two Shillings

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1910


Coins struck in 0.925 fine silver; weight 11.31 grams; diameter 28.5 mm.
Obverse depicts King Edward VII.

1911-1936


Obverse depicts King George V.

1927


Opening of Parliament House, Canberra.

1934-1935


Centennial of Victoria and Melbourne.

1938-1945


Obverse depicts King George VI.
Reverse depicts the Commonwealth coat of arms.

1946-1947


Silver content reduced from 0.925 to 0.5.

1951


50th year jubilee.

1951-1952


Obverse legend modified to remove "IND:IMP:".

1953-1954


Obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II.

1954


Royal visit.

1956-1963


Obverse legend modified to add "F:D:".

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