Florin Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

florin

1849 to 1967

Values, images, and specifications for British

one florin (two shilling) coins from 1849 to 1967.

Florin coins were introduced

under Queen Victoria, and then

circulated under all monarchs, except Edward VIII.

The first circulation issue

United Kingdom era British

florin was minted in 1849,

and the last in 1967.

The United Kingdom florin obverse features the monarch

of the time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.

The reverse designs changed relatively frequently during this

period, and generally significantly on each change.

The UK florin composition remained at

92.5% silver, until debased to 50% silver in

1920, then changing to cupro-nickel in 1947.

24 pennies = 2 shillings

= 1 florin = 1/10 of a pound

Florins were minted in 1968, with the date of

1967, and proofs were made in 1970.