United Kingdom
florin
Elizabeth II
1966
What is a 1966 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1966 florin (two shillings) from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.05 | £0.05 | £0.15 | £0.50 | £1.00 | £1.50+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
Elizabeth II facing right, with the legend:
'+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.3 grams |
Diameter | 28.5 mm |
Comp | cupro-nickel |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 83,999,000 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Mary Gillick |
Reverse | Cecil Thomas / Edgar Fuller |
1966 United Kingdom
florin specifications
1966 United Kingdom
florin design
The 1966 United Kingdom florin reverse
shows a Tudor rose representing England,
encircled by an ornate design featuring
thistle buds representing Scotland,
shamrock leaves representing Ireland,
and leeks representing Wales.
The surrounding legend reads 'FID:DEF:',
'TWO SHILLINGS', and the date.
The retail value of a 1966
British florin (two shillings)
can range from £0.05
to over £1.50, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |