A British 1942 50% silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £8 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £2 GBP.
The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
The only British George VI commemorative coin minted was the 1937 Coronation Crown (Five Shillings).
A 1942 British Florin is 50% silver, the rest being base metals such as copper.
The last British Florin was minted in 1970.
The first British Florin was introduced in 1849.
There was no 1861 British Florin (Two Shillings) minted.
The last British general circulation Florin was minted in 1967.
The last British Florin minted for general circulation was minted in 1967.
Such a coin does not exist. The first British Florin was introduced into circulation in 1849.
The first British Florin was issued in 1849, so it is unlikely that there would be a Half Florin coin minted any earlier. There was never a British coin called a Half Florin. If one existed, a Half Florin would be One Shilling.
Such a coin does not exist. The British Florin (Two Shillings) was reintroduced into the currency in 1848 as a tentative step towards decimalisation, a Florin being one tenth of a Pound.
All British Florins from 1920 to 1946 inclusive were 28.5mm in diameter and weighed 11.33 grams.
Such a coin does not exist. The Florin (Two Shillings) was first minted for general circulation in 1849.
The first British Florins were minted in 1848 as a tentative step towards decimalisation.