The last New Zealand Florin was minted in 1965.
There were no New Zealand Florin coins minted from 1954 to 1960 inclusive. There were no New Zealand Halfcrown coins minted from 1954 to 1960 inclusive.
Such a coin does not exist. There were no New Zealand Florins (Two Shillings) minted from 1954 to 1960 inclusive.
The New Zealand Florin (Two Shillings) was first issued in 1933 and last issued in 1965. The most valuable New Zealand Florin would be 1936 coin. A distant second would be the 1940 and 1946 coins. The 1946 coin with the value shows the kiwi with a flattened back. It should be noted that the valuable coins only have the high value if the coins are in "mint uncirculated" condition.
The last New Zealand Florin (Two Shillings) was minted in 1965. They were progressively withdrawn from circulation after the introduction of decimal currency in 1967.
This will depend on its date, condition, and whether it was ever circulated. A coin dealer will be able to show you the value in a book.
New Zealand Florins (Two Shillings) were issued in most years from 1933 until 1965. Decimal currency was introduced in 1967.Depending on the year, a circulated Florin in good condition might fetch anything from $3 to $12 NZD.Depending on the year, an uncirculated Florin in absolute mint condition might fetch anything from $8 to $8,000 NZD.A complete set of New Zealand Florins from 1933 to 1965 in average condition might get $110 NZD.
With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "New Zealand" Florins minted prior to 1933. Any Florins circulating in New Zealand prior to 1933 would have been mostly British Florins and perhaps some Australian Florins.
All British or Commonwealth Florins (Two Shilling) coins are predecimal. In Britain, the Florin was replaced by the 10 New Pence coin. In other countries such as Australia and New Zealand, the Florin was replaced by the 20 cent coin.
Edward Shillington - New Zealand - died in 1920.
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A New Zealand 1941 50% silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $400 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $12 to $80 NZD. There were 820,000 minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.