1917 Australian Coinage of King George V Pre Decimal 6 Coin Year Set Silver .925 In expressing the theme through

In expressing the theme through her own distinctive style

The coin’s reverse depicts HMAS Sydney II

the Royal Australian Mint has produced this very special $5 coin

he never loses sight of his Australian roots as he represents his country and Indigenous people in the worldwide sporting arena

sitting on a tree branch

1917 Australian Coinage of King George V Pre Decimal 6 Coin Year Set Silver .925 In expressing the theme throughKing 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