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The origin of the term "Florin" comes from Florence, Italy, in the mid-13th century where a gold coin called a "Fiorino d'oro" was used. Many other European countries also used a similarly named coin.
England issued a gold Florin coin of three shillings at about this time, but it did not last very long.
In 1848, the British Government decided to initiate steps towards a decimal currency, and so the modern Florin, being one tenth of a Pound (or two shillings), came into being.
The coin was called a Florin, its value was two shillings.
The earlier Florins actually had "One Tenth of a Pound" inscribed on the coin.
From about 1893, the coins had "One Florin" inscribed on them.
From 1937, the inscription changed to "Two Shillings" until decimalisation.
What else can I help you with?
Is the British 2 shilling coin from 1951 still in circulation?
Yes. The Royal Mint produced 2,944,416 sterling silver Florins (Two Shillings) in 1896.
What is a two Cyprus shilling?
The Cyprus Two Shilling coin was only issued in 1947 and 1949 as was the Cyprus Shilling coin. The Shilling coin replaced the 9 Piastre coin and the Two Shilling coin replaced the 18 Piastre coin. Cyprus changed to a decimal currency in 1955. 50 Mils to the Shilling and 1,000 Mils to the Pound.
Was a commemorative 1936 Florin issued and what is the value?
Of the countries issuing a Florin (Two Shilling) coin, only Australia ever issued a commemorative Florin, but there were no commemorative Florins issued in 1936.
How do you know if a Florin is pre-decimal?
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.
What is the nickname for 2 Shilling coin?
The Florin or Two Shilling coin was most commonly known as "Two Bob" and sometimes known as "Flo", a slang shortening of Florin.
What is the value of the Queen Elizabeth 1952 Gold Two Shilling coin?
Sorry, meant a 1962 Gold Two Shilling coin - maybe commemorative 10 year?
What is the value of a 1966 UK Two Shilling?
A 1967 2 shilling coin is worth nothing really A 1967 2 shilling coin uncirculated would be worth around £1.50 maximum
What country is the Elizabeth 2 coin from?
The Two Shilling (or Florin) coin is a British coin. British coins do not have the country name on them. The Two Shilling (or Florin) coin was also issued by a large number of British Empire/Commonwealth countries, but will have the country name on them somewhere.
What is value of circulated excellent condition 1968 bailiwick of jersey two shilling coin?
Can you be more specific on this coin please.
Does 1949 british half crown have silver in it?
No. All British Florins (Two Shilling coins) 1947 - 1967 are Cupro-Nickel, that is in most cases 75% copper and 25% nickel.
What is the silver content of a 1956 south African two and one half shilling coin?
The 1956 South African 2 1/2 Shilling coin weighs 14.1400 grams and is 50% silver, giving it and ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.2273 troy ounces.
What is the value of a 1955 New Zealand Florin?
Such a coin does not exist. There were no New Zealand Florins (Two Shillings) minted from 1954 to 1960 inclusive.
