A 1942 British Florin is 50% silver, the rest being base metals such as copper.
Florin Bogardo was born on August 16, 1942, in Bucharest, Romania.
One Florin (Two Shillings) Australian in 1942 had the purchasing power of about $4.82 AUD today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
Somebody thought it was a good idea. Making jewellery from coins has been fashionable, on and off, for at least 200 years. It was not just 1942 Australian Florins either, different coins from all over the world have been made into ear rings, brooches, rings, pendants, etc.
All British Florins from 1920 to 1946 inclusive were 28.5mm in diameter and weighed 11.33 grams.
No, Aruban Florin 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, 1 florin, 2,5 florins coins (1986-present) are made of Nickel Bonded Steel. The 5 florins coins (1995-2005) are made of Nickel Bonded Steel and after year 2005 they are made of Aluminium Bronze
Florin Niculae's birth name is Florin Niculae.
A British Double Florin (Four Shillings), was only issued from 1887 to 1890 and abandoned possibly due to its size and weight. The Double Florin was made from sterling silver, was 36 mm in diameter and weighed 22.62 grams. A British Florin (Two Shillings), was first issued in 1848 as a tentative first step towards decimalisation, a Florin being 1/10th of a Pound or Sovereign. The British Florin was last minted for general circulation in 1967. The Florin from the period 1887 to 1890 was made from sterling silver, was 29.5 mm in diameter and weighed 11.3 grams.
The British Double-Florin (Four Shillings) was issued from 1887 to 1890 inclusive. The were made from sterling silver (0.925).
The address of the Florin Historical Society is: 7145 Mccomber St, Florin, CA 95828-2510
Florin is a fictional place. But in the story, Florin and Gulder are were Europe will eventually settle.
Very little value... they were made in their thousands !
A New Zealand 1942 50% silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $350 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $7 to $90 NZD. There were 0.15 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.