Posted 07/17/2012 02:20 am
Jaobler: You will note the 'KG' behind the emu's neck. That stands for the initials of George Kruger Gray, the designer of the reverse of these coins, which are both .925 fine (sterling silver). He designed the reverses for a huge number of British Empire and Commonwealth coins.
I like most of his designs. There is a common style characteristic through them, which makes his work identifiable as his.
His first design to be circulated was the 1927 commemorative florin of 1927, which commemorates the opening of the Australian Parliament House in that year, by the Duke of York, who was to become King George V1, after his elder brother Edward V111, abdicated in 1936.
KG's first design is arguably his best.
I have a 1940 as a pocket piece.
I like most of his designs. There is a common style characteristic through them, which makes his work identifiable as his.
His first design to be circulated was the 1927 commemorative florin of 1927, which commemorates the opening of the Australian Parliament House in that year, by the Duke of York, who was to become King George V1, after his elder brother Edward V111, abdicated in 1936.
KG's first design is arguably his best.
I have a 1940 as a pocket piece.
