1911-1936 Australian Coinage of King George V Pre Decimal 6 Coin Set Gold - 1oz Proof These specially made coins are

These specially made coins are distinguished by sharpness of detail and usually with a brilliant mirror like surface

first used to symbolise love in a 13th-century manuscript

The inscription MEGALANIA and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the design

and this year they make a strong appearance in this Christmas Island Christmas stamp issue

1911-1936 Australian Coinage of King George V Pre Decimal 6 Coin Set Gold - 1oz Proof These specially made coins areKing George V acceded to the throne in 1910, following the death of King Edward VII. The first Australian coins with his portrait are dated 1911, which also included a copper halfpenny and penny for the first time. Silver coins were first struck in Australia in 1916. After 1918, all copper and silver coins of King George V were struck in Australia. Commemorative florins were issued for the opening of Parliament House, Canberra (1927) and the centenary